NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 5. Morphology flowering plants
Which of the following is not a stem modification?
- A Tendrils of cucumber
- B Flattened structures of Opuntia
- C Pitcher of Nepenthes
- D Thorns of citrus
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Correct Answer
(C) Pitcher of Nepenthes
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Detailed explanation
(c) : Pitcher of Nepenthes is a modification of leaf. In Nepenthes, the pitchers are meant for catching and digesting insects. The lamina is modified into pitcher. The leaf apex gives rise to a coloured lid for attracting the insects.
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