Insectivore plants such as pitcher plant, venus fly trap have |
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a) |
Modified leaf |
b) |
Modified stem |
c) |
Modified root |
d) |
All of the above |
Insectivore plants such as pitcher plant, venus fly trap have |
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a) |
Modified leaf |
b) |
Modified stem |
c) |
Modified root |
d) |
All of the above |
(a) Modified leaf. Leaves are often modified to perform functions other than photosynthesis. They are converted into tendrils for climbing as in peas or into spines for defence as in cacti. The fleshy leaves of onion and garlic store food. In some plants such as Australian Acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived. The petioles in these plants expand, become green and synthesise food. Leaves of certain insectivorous plants such as pitcher plant and venus-fly trap are also modified |