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Which of these is an example of a stem modification where the stem coils around a support?
Options
A Tuber (e.g., potato)
B Rhizome (e.g., ginger)
C Thorn (e.g., Bougainvillea)
D Twining stem (e.g., yam)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Twiners are climbers where the whole stem coils around a support, as seen in yam or morning glory. Tubers, rhizomes, and thorns are other types of stem modifications, but do not involve coiling around a support.

Hint

The question asks about climbing mechanisms involving coiling.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: BOT 102 Review
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 395 of 769
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