Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 199
Question: In Banana, true stem is underground. The stem like structure outside soil is formed by
Options:
A) Peduncle
B) Petiole of leaves
C) Leaf bases
D) Overlapping of leaves
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Leaf base (Hypopodium) is the lower most part of the leaf meant for attachment.
It acts as a leaf cushion.
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