Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Which one of the following is a modified stem that performs photosynthesis?
A
Tendrils
B
Bulbils
C
Phylloclades
D
Prickles
Answer
Phylloclades
Explanation
Solution
Plants growing in dry and xerophytic conditions usually do not have well-developed leaves. In them, the stems modify to perform the functions of leaves as they are green and photosynthetic, such modified stems are called phylloclades.