Question

Given are some differences between an underground stem and a root. Select the option that identifies the incorrect pair of differences.

	Underground stem	Root
(i)	It is differentiated into nodes and internodes.	It is not differentiated into nodes and internodes.
(ii)	Scale leaves are present at the nodes.	Scale leaves are absent in roots.
(iii)	Axillary buds are present in the axil of scale leaves.	Axillary buds are present at root tips.
(iv)	Branches arise exogeno-usly.	Branches arise endogenously.
(v)	Flowers and fruits are usually present.	Flowers and fruits are absent.
(vi)	These usually perform the function of food storage.	These always perform the function of food storage.

• A. (i), (ii) and (vi)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii), (v) and (vi)
• D. (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) (iii), (v) and (vi)