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Flower is a modified shoot as...

Flower is a modified shoot as

A

Thalamus may elongate to show internodes

B

There is aggregation into inflorescence

C

It bears essential organs

D

It may have epicalyx

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A
Thalamus may show internodes, between various types of floral organs anthophere, androphore, gynophore. This evidence proves that flower is a modified is a modified shoot.
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