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In some, the leaf base may became swolle...

In some_______, the leaf base may became swollen and is called as ________.

A

a) monocots, sheathing leaf base

B

b) legumes, pulvinus

C

c) legumes, sheathing leaf base

D

d) monocots,pulvinus

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B
In many legumes, leaf base is swollen, it is known as pulvinus. It is responsible for sleep and shock movements of certain leaves, e.g., Mirmosa pudica.
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