NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Match the column I with column-II Column-I Column-II Stem tendrils Citrus , Bougainvillea Stem thorns Calotropis , guava Opposite phyllotaxy China rose, mustard Alternate phyllotaxy Gourds, grapevines
Options
- Aa-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii
- Ba-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
- Ca-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
- Da-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
Correct answer
B. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
Step-by-step solution
Stem tendrils (for climbing) and stem thorns (Help in protection )are aerial stem modification. Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch. phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem In alternate type of phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner, as in china rose, mustard and sun flower plants. In opposite type, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other as in Calotropis and guava plants