Medicneet Logo
NEET 2016 Phase 1 · BiologyPrevious Year Question

Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as: (NEET 2016 (Phase I))

Answer: (C) Phylloclades. A phylloclade is a flattened or cylindrical green stem that takes over photosynthesis when leaves are reduced/absent (e.g.

  1. A.Cladodes
  2. B.Phyllodes
  3. C.Phylloclades✓
  4. D.Scales

Correct Answer

(C) Phylloclades

Solution & Explanation

A phylloclade is a flattened or cylindrical green stem that takes over photosynthesis when leaves are reduced/absent (e.g. Opuntia). A phyllode is a modified flattened petiole (not a stem), and scales are reduced leaves; 'cladode' is used loosely as a synonym but the standard NCERT term for a flat green leaf-functioning stem is phylloclade. Hence phylloclades is correct. NCERT Reference: NCERT (Class XI Morphology of Flowering Plants — Modifications of Stem, pre-2023 rationalisation text) (Note: this specific content was rationalised out of the 2026-27 NCERT reprint; grounded in pre-2023 NCERT text.)

🎯
43,000+ questions in हिंदी & English · one-tap toggle
Practice NEET 2016 Phase 1 Biology — free, with instant solutions
43,000+ NEET questions solved step-by-step, chapter-wise, in the MedicNEET app.
📚Practice all NEET Biology PYQs chapter-wise →💡Don't get it? Learn the Morphology of Flowering Plants concepts →
← Biology Q11Biology Q13 →

More NEET PYQ solutions

BiolWhich one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?BiolWhich of the following is an example of a zygomorphic flower? (NEET 2025)BiolWhich of the following is an example of actinomorphic flower? (NEET 2024)BiolIn the seeds of cereals, the outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a protein-rich layer called : (NEET 2025)BiolGiven below are two statements: Statement I : In a floral formula the symbol [percentage/division-type symbol] stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and G with a bar above it stands for inferior ovary. Statement II : In a floral formula the symbol [same symbol] stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower and G with a bar below it stands for superior ovary. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: (NEET 2025)BiolMatch List I with List II: List I — A. Scutellum; B. Non-albuminous seed; C. Epiblast; D. Perisperm. List II — I. Persistent nucellus; II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed; III. Groundnut; IV. Rudimentary cotyledon. Choose the option with all correct matches. (NEET 2025)BiolGiven below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence. A. Prothallus stage B. Meiosis in spore mother cells C. Fertilisation D. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte. E. Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:BiolThe correct sequence of events in the life cycle of bryophytes is A. Fusion of antherozoid with egg. B. Attachment of gametophyte to substratum. C. Reduction division, to produce haploid spores. D. Formation of sporophyte. E. Release of antherozoids into water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
More: All NEET 2016 Phase 1 Biology PYQs · NEET Biology PYQs · All NEET PYQs · Previous year papers