MCQ
Which of the following is not a stem modification?
  • A
    Tendrils of cucumber
  • B
    Flattened structures of Opuntia
  • Pitcher of Nepenthes
  • D
    Thorns of citrus

Answer

Correct option: C.
Pitcher of Nepenthes
c
(c) : Pitcher of Nepenthes is a modification of leaf. In Nepenthes, the pitchers are meant for catching and digesting insects. The lamina is modified into pitcher. The leaf apex gives rise to a coloured lid for attracting the insects.

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