Question

Consider the following statements (a)$\quad$ In leguminous plants, leaf base becomes swollen, called pulvinus (b)$\quad$ The fleshy leaves of onion and garlic store food (c)$\quad$ The buds in Australian acacia tree become green and synthesise food (d)$\quad$ In Alstonia, leaves show alternate phyllotaxy Of the above statements

• A. (b) and (d) are correct
• B. (a) and (c) are correct
• C. (a) and (b) are correct
• D. (a) and (d) are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(a) and (b) are correct

Answer 2

In Australian Acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived and petioles expand, become green and synthesise food. Alstonia shows whorled phyllotaxy, i.e., three or more than three leaves develop from a single node.