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Thorns of bougainvillea are modified

Option: 1

 Leaves 


Option: 2

 Stem 


Option: 3

 Roots 


Option: 4

 Floral bud 


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Thorns:

  • The axillary buds of stem can be modified to form straight, pointed, woody and hard structures called thorns.
  • It arises in the axil of the leaf.
  • They protect plants from grazing animals.
  • These are found in Citrus, Bougainvillea etc.


 

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Thorns of bougainvillea are modified stem parts. 

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Sanket Gandhi

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