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Consider the following statements : (a...

Consider the following statements :
(a) In leguminous plants, leaf base becomes swollen, called pulvinus
(b) The fleshy leaves of Onion and Garlic store food
(c) The buds in Australian acacia become green and synthesise food
(d) In Alstonia, leaves show alternate phyllotaxy.
Of the above statements

A

B and D are correct

B

Aand C are correct

C

A and B are correct

D

Aand D are correct

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The correct Answer is:
C
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