In hook climber Artabotrys, hooks are modified

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5.Morphology of Flowering Plants

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In hook climber Artabotrys, the hooks are modified

A

Petioles

B

Axillary shoots

C

Leaves

D

Inflorescence axis

Solution

(d) Pedicel or floral stalks of Artabotrys produces a curbed hook (which are modification of inflorescence axis) to help the plant in climbing.

Standard 11

Biology

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