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Explain the function of node of the stem

Important Questions on Morphology of Flowering Plants

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In Mimosa pudica, thigmotropism helps in protection, whereas in bitter-guard tendrils help in _____.

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In watermelon the spirally coiled stem modifications which help in climbing are developed from
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Offsets are produced by
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Which of the following is correctly matched?
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Identify the vegetative propagule 'M' in the following diagram:

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Find the correct match:

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Tendrils are modifications of
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Which of the following is not a stem modification?
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Choose correct statements
I) Trap leaves supply nitrogen to Nepenthes plant
II) Grape vines differ from watermelon by having tendrils developed from axillary bud
III) Balancing roots of Eichornia arise from horizontally growing lateral branches
IV) Gall flowers of Ficus store eggs of Blastophaga
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Which of the following statements are correct about all the four types of modifications: potato, ginger, carrot and sweet potato?
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In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of:
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An example of edible underground stem is:
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:
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Give any two reasons to justify that onion bulb is a modified stem.
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Bamboo is
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Describe modifications of the stem with suitable examples
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Justify the following statements on the basis of external features:
Underground parts of a plant are not always roots.
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Potatoes are borne on
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In ginger, vegetative propagation occurs through