NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following represent the examples of stem and leaf tendril, respectively?
Options
- APeas and Pumpkin
- BAcacia and Cucumber
- CPeas and Cucumber
- DCucumber and Peas
Correct answer
D. Cucumber and Peas
Step-by-step solution
Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb such as 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.