Single Choice

In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of

ALeaf.
BStipules.
CAdventitious root.
DStem.
Correct Answer

Solution

Stem gets modified to form perform some specialised functions. The axillary bud of the stem is modified into thorns in Bougainvillea to protect them from their enemies.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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