NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
The modified stem of Opuntia is
Options
- APhyllode
- BPhylloclade
- CCladode
- DStaminode
Correct answer
B. Phylloclade
Step-by-step solution
In Opuntia, the stem becomes green and photosynthetic and performs the function of a leaf. Leaves are reduced to spines to reduce transpiration. Phyllode is petiole modification in which petiole becomes flat leaf-like and carries out photosynthesis.