Question

Stipules are modified into tendrils in:
(a) Smilax
(b) Gloriosa
(c) Yucca
(d) Tinospora​

Answer 1

Answer:

Leaves of some plants have lateral appendages on either side of leaf base, known as stipules. If stipules are present in leaf, it is called as stipulated leaf. If it is absent then leaf is called as exstipulated. In Smilax, stipules are modified into tendril like structure called as tendrillar stipules. This tendrils help plants in climbing.

Thus, the correct answer is option A

Answer 2

Stipules are modified into tendrils by smilax.

Explanation:

The leaves of the some plants have some lateral appendages or some exterior parts which are called stipules. This is present at two side of the leaves. If the stipule present in the leaf then it is known as stipulated leaf and if the stipule is not present in the leaf then it is called exstipulated leaf.  

In smilax, the stipule modified to form a tendril like structure which helps the “plant in climbing”.