Following table summarizes the differences between phylloclades and cladodes…
Biology · Class 11 · CBSE — Morphology of Flowering Plants
Following table summarizes the differences between phylloclades and cladodes (cladophylls).
Phylloclade | Cladode | |
(i) | Both main stem and branches are modified to function like leaves. | Only the branches are modified to take over the function of leaves. |
(ii) | Phylloclade has unlimited or indefinite growth. | Cladode also has unlimited or indefinite growth. |
(iii) | It consists of several nodes and internodes. | It is usually one internode long. |
(iv) | True leaves are commonly caducous. | True leaves are either reduced to scales or modified to spines. |
(v) | Examples: Ruscus aculeatus, Asparagus, etc. | Examples: Opuntia, Euphorbia royleana, etc. |
Pick up the wrong differences and select the correct option.
- (i) and (ii)
- (ii) and (v)
- (iii) and (v)
- (ii) and (iv)
Answer
(C) (iii) and (v)
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