NEET Biology question

Consider the following statements. (i) In *Gynandropsis*, *Passiflora*, etc., the thalamus is elongated and shows well-developed nodes and internodes. (ii) The floral buds in *Agave*, *Allium*, etc., may sometimes get modified into vegetative buds or bulbils. (iii) Sepals are concerned with protection of flowers in the bud condition, and petals help to attract insects for pollination. (iv) Stamens and carpels serve as the male and female reproductive organs respectively. Which of the following combinations of the above statements provides evidence that the flower is a modified shoot?

• (A)(i) and (ii) onlyCorrect
• (B)(ii) and (iii) only
• (C)(iii) and (iv) only
• (D)(i) and (iv) only