Plant-Kingdom Question 770
Question: The term ‘frond’ in fern is used for:
Options:
A) Rachis
B) Whole plant
C) Spore bearing leaf
D) Sexually reproducing structure
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] In fem, the leaves arise on the node of upper side of rhizome.
The leaf in young stage shows circinate venation.
The fertile lamina or spore bearing leaf is called frond and the sterile part is called stipes.