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In the given diagrams, A (spine) and B (tendril) are structures which are modifications of the stem. Then, probable examples of plants in which A and B can be observed, respectively, will be:

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Important Questions on Morphology of Flowering Plants

MEDIUM
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
HARD
Among the following plants, how many show modifications for the photosynthetic purpose other than a leaf?
Taeniophyllum, Casuarina, Asparagus, Bougainvillea, Dioscoria, Opuntia, Hibiscus, Chrysanthemum
EASY
Which of the following statements are correct about all the four types of modifications: potato, ginger, carrot and sweet potato?
MEDIUM
Choose the correct statements among the following.
A) A bud is present in the axil of leaflets of the compound leaf.
B) Casuarina has limited growth of branches as phylloclades.
C) Sub aerial stem of Oxalis spread to new niches when old parts die.
D) Pericarp and seed coat fuse together in caryopsis.
EASY
Match the following lists.
  LIST-I   LIST-II   LIST-III
A Atropa i Ormament I Number and codes
B Computer usage in taxonomy ii Medicine II Pterocarpus
C Gloriosa iii Fabaceae III Solanaceae
D Odd sepal anterior iv Numerical
Taxonomy
IV Rhizome

The correct match is:

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In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of:
HARD

Match the following lists:

  List I   List II
A) Branches of limited growth modified for photosynthesis I) Cashew
B) The peduncle is branched with one branch each time II) Asparagus
C) Multicarpellary, syncarpous unilocular ovary, stony pericarp III) Hamelia
D) Placenta is axial and ovules are attached to multilocular ovary IV) Colocasia
    V) Lemon

 

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Identify the vegetative propagule 'M' in the following diagram:

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In watermelon the spirally coiled stem modifications which help in climbing are developed from
HARD
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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Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:
EASY
All structures given below represent underground modification of stem, except
EASY

Unscramble the word LBUB and answer the following:

Name the underground stem of onion plant. 

HARD

Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statement A: Underground stems of potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, and Colocasia are modified to store food in them.

Statement B: They also act as organs of perennation to tide over conditions unfavourable for growth.