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.