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Tripinnate leaves occur in...

Tripinnate leaves occur in

A

Acacia

B

Oxalis

C

Moringa

D

Gynandropsis.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the occurrence of tripinnate leaves. We need to identify which plant species has tripinnate leaves. 2. **Defining Tripinnate Leaves**: Tripinnate leaves are a type of compound leaf where the leaflets are themselves bipinnate. This means that the leaflets are arranged in a feather-like pattern and are further divided into smaller leaflets. 3. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Acacia - Option 2: Auxilis - Option 3: Moringa - Option 4: Gynandropsis 4. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Acacia**: The first few leaves are pinnately compound, but adult leaves have a different structure. - **Auxilis**: Not commonly known for tripinnate leaves. - **Moringa**: Known for having tripinnate leaves, specifically the Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree). - **Gynandropsis**: Typically has compound leaves with multiple leaflets, but not specifically tripinnate. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 3: Moringa**. Tripinnate leaves occur in Moringa. ---
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