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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

Question

Which type of climbing mechanism involves the whole stem coiling around a support, as seen in yam or morning glory?
Options
A Tendril climbers
B Root climbers
C Twiners
Correct Answer
D Scramblers
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to section 6.2.4, 'Twiners' are climbers where 'the whole stem coils around a support, e.g., yam, morning glory (Ipomoea).'

Hint

Think about how plants like beans or morning glories physically wrap around a pole.

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