Q. Identify the correct set of statements: A. The leaflets are modified into pointed hard thorns in $Citrus$ and $Bougainvillea$ B. Axillary buds form slender and spirally coiled tendrils in cucumber and pumpkin C. Stem is flattened and fleshy in $Opuntia$ and modified to perform the function of leaves D. $Rhizophora$ shows vertically upward growing roots that help to get oxygen for respiration E. Subaerially growing stems in grasses and strawberry help in vegetative propagation Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A) A, B, D and E only
B) B and C only
C) A and D only
D) B, C, D and E only
Explanation
[Solution] Thorns of $Citrus$ and $Bougainvillea$ are modified axillary buds (stem), not leaflets, so A is wrong. B, C, D (pneumatophores) and E (runners/stolons) are correct. Answer (4).
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