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Plant Apex: Root and Shoot Apices
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Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
| Column I | Column II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Vegetative buds | i. | Buds develop in axils of leaves |
| B. | Floral buds | ii. | Buds produce leafy shoots |
| C. | Axillary buds | iii. | Reproductive buds that produce flowers |
| D. | Accessory | iv | Additional buds borne at leaf bases |
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(A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)
💡 Explanation:
Bud is a condensed rudimentary shoot. Such buds developed into leafy shoots.
- Axillary buds: originate from the axils of leaves.
- Vegetative buds: Buds that give rise to new shoots and leaves. Presence of such bud indicates the regrowth of the plant.
- Floral bud: It is swelling or formation of a premature flower bloom. This bud will eventually produce a flower.
- Accessory bud: A bud growing near and in addition to a axillary bud.
- So, the correct answer is " (A)- (ii),(B)- (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - ( iv).