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Rhizomes are underground stems that store food and help in vegetative propagation, as seen in ginger.
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Not all plants exhibit whorled phyllotaxy. It is found only in certain plants like Alstonia.
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Not all plants exhibit opposite phyllotaxy. Some have alternate or whorled arrangements.
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Anchorage is a function of the root system, not the stem.
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Monocots, such as grasses, exhibit parallel venation, where veins run parallel to each other.
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Leaves play a crucial role in transpiration, which helps in water transport and cooling.
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Tendrils in cucurbits, such as pumpkin, are modified stems that help in climbing.
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In cucurbits (e.g., pumpkin and cucumber), tendrils are modified stems, not leaves, that help in climbing.
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Thorns in citrus plants are modified stems, not leaves. They protect the plant from herbivores.
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Grasses, which are monocots, exhibit parallel venation, where veins run parallel to each other.
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Tendrils in pea plants are modified leaves, not stems. They help the plant climb.
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The petiole connects the leaf to the stem, not the root.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants Stem - Modifications and Functions
