Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs of plants show modification of axillary buds into tendrils and hooks respectively? I. Hugonia II. Duranta III. Passiflora IV. Dioscorea

  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. III and I

  4. IV and I
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Passiflora (passion flower) has tendrils modified from axillary buds for climbing, while Hugonia has hooks modified from axillary buds. Duranta and Dioscorea are not paired correctly in the other options. This is an example of how axillary buds can modify into different climbing structures in different plants.

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