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 :

Options

1. (a) and (d) only
2. (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
3. (a), (b), (d) and (e) only
4. (b) and (c) only

Correct Answer

(b), (c), (d) and (e) only

Explanation

Cucumber and pumpkin have axillary tendrils, Opuntia has flattened photosynthetic stem, Rhizophora has pneumatophores, and grasses use runners for vegetative propagation.

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