NEET 2016 Biology question

Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:

(1)Cladodes
(2)Phyllodes
(3)PhyllocladesCorrect
(4)Scales

Answer: (3)

Solution

Phylloclades are flattened (or cylindrical), green, photosynthetic modified stems that perform the functions of leaves, as in Opuntia, Ruscus and Euphorbia, in which the leaves are reduced to spines or scales. Hence option (3). Phyllodes are flattened petioles or

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Question ID VK-092010