Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 344

Question: In Opuntia, the function of phyotosynthesis is carried out by [APMEE 1981; DPMT 1982; CPMT 1984; AFMC 1996]

Options:

A) Cladode

B) Phylloclade

C) Phyllode

D) Bulb

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Phylloclades are modification of stem.

These are green fleshy leaf like structure having nodes and internodes.

Stem performs the function of photosynthesis.