Q29 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Botany

The modified stem of Opuntia is

  • A
    phyllode
  • Correct answer
    B
    phylloclade
  • C
    cladode
  • D
    stamroinode

Solution

When the stem is flattened and functions as leaf is called phylloclade or cladophyll.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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