Plant Kingdom Question 71
Question: A mature ligule, having a prominent basal portion, is called [AIIMS 1998; CPMT 2000; CBSE PMT 2002]
Options:
A) Trichocyst
B) Heterocyst
C) Rhizophore
D) Glossopodium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
At the base of ligule there is present a sheath of elongated cells called glossopodium (secretory).
This ligule is secretory as well as protective.
It secrets water/mucilage to keep growing point of stem and young leaves moist.
It also protests young leaves.
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