Q14 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Botany
Phyllode is present in
- AAsparagus
- BEuphorbia
- Correct answerCAustralian Acacia
- DOpuntia
Solution
The lamina in compound leaves of some plants fall off soon and petiole get modified into sickle-shaped leafy structure which performs photosynthesis. Such a modified petiole is called phyllode. Phyllodes develop usually vertically and possess fewer stomata hence, reduce transpiration, e.g., Australian Acacia, Parkinsonia, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.