The modified stem of Opuntia is

Question

The modified stem of Opuntia is (A) phyllode (B) phylloclade (C) cladode (D) staminode

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In Opuntia, the stem becomes green and photosynthetic and performs the function of a leaf. Leaves are reduced to spines to reduce transpiration. Phyllode is petiole modification in which petiole becomes flat leaf-like and carries out photosynthesis.

Q. The modified stem of Opuntia is

phyllode

phylloclade

cladode

staminode

In Opuntia, the stem becomes green and photosynthetic and performs the function of a leaf. Leaves are reduced to spines to reduce transpiration. Phyllode is petiole modification in which petiole becomes flat leaf-like and carries out photosynthesis.