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The modified stem of Opuntia is
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2005
Options:
  • A phyllode
  • B phylloclade
  • C cladode
  • D stamroinode
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The correct answer is: phylloclade
When the stem is flattened and functions as leaf is called phylloclade or cladophyll.

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