Class 11 Biology - Chapter Morphology of Flowering Plants NCERT Solutions | How do the various leaf modifications he

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11th Biology - Chapter Morphology of Flowering Plants. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 1 , Question 12: how do the various leaf modifications help plants....
Question 12

How do the various leaf modifications help plants?

Answer

The main function of the leaves is to carry out the process of photosynthesis. However, in a few plants, leaves are modified to perform different functions.

(a) Tendrils: The leaves of a pea plant are modified into tendrils that help the plant in climbing.

(b) Spines: The leaves in cactus are modified into sharp spines that act as an organ of defense.

(c) Phyllode: The leaves of some Australian acacia are short-lived and soon replaced by flattened, green structures called phyllodes that arise from the petiole of the leaves. The petioles in these plants synthesize food.

(d) Pitcher: The leaves of the pitcher plant are modified into pitcher-like structures, which contain digestive juices and help in trapping and digesting insects.

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