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Morphology of Flowering Plants question

2015 · Q32
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Morphology of Flowering Plants question

2015 · Q32

NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Leaves become modified into spines in
  1. A
    onion
  2. B
    silk cotton
  3. C
    Opuntia
  4. D
    pea
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Correct answer: C

In xerophytic plants, the leaves modify into sharp, pointed spines e.g. Aloe, Solanum surattense, Opuntia, Asparagus etc. This modification is either for protection of plant or to lessen transpiration, or for both.

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