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In the given diagrams, A (spine) and B (tendril) are structures which are modifications of the stem. Then, probable examples of plants in which A and B can be observed, respectively, will be:

Options

  1. AOpuntia , Watermelons
  2. BGourds, Colocasia
  3. CCitrus , Euphorbia
  4. DBougainvillea , Grapevines.

Correct answer

D. Bougainvillea , Grapevines.

Step-by-step solution

Modifications of stem: 1 . Underground stems may modify to store food. Examples - potato, turmeric, ginger, Colocasia , zaminkand, etc. 2 . Stem may develop into tendrils (originating from axillary buds) for support. Examples - grapevines and gourds (cucumber, pumpkins and watermelons). 3 . Stems may develop woody and pointed thorns for protection from the axillary buds. Examples - Bougainvillea , Citrus. 4 . Stems may develop chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis. Examples - Opuntia (stem as flattened structures)

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