NEET Biology question

The following table summarises the comparisons between phylloclades and cladodes (cladophylls). Pick up the wrong differences and select the correct option.

| | Phylloclade | Cladode | |---|---|---| | (i) | Both main stem and branches are modified to function like leaves | Only the branches are modified to take over the function of leaves | | (ii) | Has limited or definite growth | Has unlimited or indefinite growth | | (iii) | Consists of several nodes and internodes | Usually one internode long | | (iv) | True leaves are commonly caducous | True leaves are either reduced to scales or modified to spines | | (v) | Examples: *Ruscus aculeatus* | Examples: *Opuntia*, *Euphorbia royleana* |

• (A)(i) and (ii)
• (B)(ii) and (v)Correct
• (C)(iii) and (v)
• (D)(ii) and (iv)