Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2017 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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Which Statement Is Incorrect ?

A: Zaminkand Is A Root Modified For Storage Of Food

B: Thorns In Citrus Are Modified Axillary Buds

C: In Gourds, Tendrils Helping The Plant To Climb Develop From Axillary Buds

D: The Hanging Structure Supporting A Banyan Tree And Actually Modified Roots

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The incorrect statement is A: "Zaminkand Is A Root Modified For Storage Of Food."

Zaminkand is not a known plant or root name. It is possible that the intended term was "yam" which is a root modified for the storage of food.

The other statements are correct:

B: Thorns in citrus are modified axillary buds.

C: In gourds, tendrils helping the plant to climb develop from axillary buds.

D: The hanging structure supporting a banyan tree is actually modified roots, known as aerial roots.