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Which of the following two are the resultant of stipule modifications?

I.Spines in Ziziphus.

II.Tendrils in Smilax.

III.Tendrils in Nepenthes.

IV.Spines in Argemone.

V.Thorns in Bougainvellea.

a)

I and III

b)

I and II

c)

II and V

d)

III and V



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Which of the following two are the resultant of stipule modifications?

I.Spines in Ziziphus.

II.Tendrils in Smilax.

III.Tendrils in Nepenthes.

IV.Spines in Argemone.

V.Thorns in Bougainvellea.

a)

I and III

b)

I and II

c)

II and V

d)

III and V

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

In smilax, stipules become elongated and function as tendril. Spines of Ziziphus and Acacia are modified stipules.

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