NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following is an example of stem and leaf tendril, respectively?
Options
- APeas and cucumber
- BCucumber and peas
- CPeas and pumpkin
- DHibiscus and cucumber
Correct answer
B. Cucumber and peas
Step-by-step solution
Stem tendrils that develop from axillary buds are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb, e.g., in gourds (cucumber, pumpkins, watermelon) and grapevines. Leaves are converted into tendrils for climbing, as in peas, or into spines for defence, as in cacti.