Structural Organisation In Animals Question 352

Question: Articulated laticifers or latex vessels are prominent in

Options:

A) Papaver

B) Calotropis

C) Banana

D) Euphorbia

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Latex vessels : They are formed due to fusion of cells and form network like structure in all directions.

At maturity, they form a highly ranifying system of channels full of latex inside the organ.

Plants having such tissues are called compound or articulated laticifers.

e.g., Argemone, papaver, sonchus.