Consider the following statements: 1. Lateral outgrowth of leaf base is called stipule. 2. Leaves with stipules are called as exstipulate leaves.

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Lateral outgrowth of leaf base is called stipule.

2. Leaves with stipules are called as exstipulate leaves.

3. Leaves without stipules are called as stipulate leaves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is: (b) 1 only

Explanation:

A small lateral outgrowth present at the leaf base is called stipule. Leaves with stipule are called as stipulate and leaves without stipule are called exstipulate.