Given are some differences between an underground stem and a root. Select the option that…
Biology · Class 11 · CBSE — Morphology of Flowering Plants
Given are some differences between an underground stem and a root. Select the option that identifies the incorrect pair of differences.
Underground stem | Root | |
(i) | It is differentiated into nodes and internodes. | It is not differentiated into nodes and internodes. |
(ii) | Scale leaves are present at the nodes. | Scale leaves are absent in roots. |
(iii) | Axillary buds are present in the axil of scale leaves. | Axillary buds are present at root tips. |
(iv) | Branches arise exogenously. | Branches arise endogenously. |
(v) | Root hair and root caps are absent. | Root hair and root caps are present. |
(vi) | Flowers and fruits are usually present. | Flowers and fruits are absent. |
(vii) | These usually perform the function of food storage. | These always perform the function of food storage |
- (vi) and (vii)
- (ii), (iii) and (vii)
- (iii), (vi) and (vii)
- (ii), (iii), (vi) and (vii)
Answer
(B) (ii), (iii) and (vii)
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