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A lateral branch with short internodes and each node bearing a rosette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in aquatic plants like

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure**: The question describes a lateral branch with short internodes, where each node has a rosette of leaves and a tuft of roots. This structure is known as an **offset**. 2. **Define Offsets**: Offsets are short lateral branches that arise from the main stem of the parent plant. They are characterized by having clustered leaves at their tips and are capable of rooting when separated from the parent plant. 3. **Function of Offsets**: Offsets serve as a means of **vegetative reproduction**. When they are detached from the parent plant, they can grow independently, forming new plants that are genetically identical to the parent, effectively functioning as clones. ...
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  2. What is a offset ? Give examples.

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  4. How many types of leaves are found on the basis of duration on the pla...

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  5. What is sheathing base and a pulvinus in leaves?

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  6. Differentiate between the following : Simple leaf and compound le...

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  7. What is heterophylly?

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  8. In spadix inflorescence, peduncle is

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  9. What is an inflorescence ? What are the two main types of inflorescenc...

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  10. Differentiate between Racemose and cymose inflorescence

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  11. What is a cyathium?

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  13. Why a flower is called a modified shoot? What changes occur when a sho...

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  14. Discuss different symmetry of flowers giving examples.

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  15. What is the difference between a bisexual and a unisexual flower?

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  16. Differentiate between Monoecious and dioecious plants

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  17. Differentiate between a staminode and a pistillode.

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  18. Differentiate between True and false fruit

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  19. Differentiate between Simple , aggregate and multiple fruits.

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