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Published on: August 21, 2026
Read the following statements and select the option showing incorrect statements.
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Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
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China rose, mustard and sunflower plants are examples of whorled phyllotaxy.
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Calotropis and guava plants are examples of alternate phyllotaxy.
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Leaves of some plants are converted into tendrils for climbing or into spines for defence.
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In alternate type of phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner, examples are china rose, mustard and sun flower plants. In opposite type, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other, examples include Calotropis and guava plants.
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