Which of the following is not a stem modification?

Which of the following is not a stem modification?
  1. Pitcher of Nepenthes
  2. Thorns of Citrus
  3. Tendrils of cucumber
  4. Flattened structures of Opuntia

Solution

Pitcher of Nepenthes is a modification of the leaf. Nepenthes species usually produce two types of pitchers, known as leaf dimorphism. Appearing near the base of the plant are the large lower traps, which typically sit on the ground. The upper or aerial pitchers are usually smaller, coloured differently, and possess different features from the lower pitchers. These upper pitchers usually form as the plant reaches maturity and the plant grows taller. To keep the plant steady, the upper pitchers often form a loop in the tendril, allowing it to wrap around for nearby support.

Asked in: NEET 2016 (Phase 1)

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