ICSE Class 6 Biology Question 18 of 21

The Leaf — Question 3

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Question 3

Mention the functions of the following:

  1. Spines
  2. Tendril
  3. Scale leaves
Answer
  1. Spines — Spines are modifications of leaves as a pointed structure that help to reduce the loss of water by transpiration.
  2. Tendril — Incase of certain weak-stemmed plants, leaves or leaflets are modified into wiry, coiled structures called tendrils. They coil around the object they touch and support the plant to climb up.
  3. Scale Leaves — Leaves modified as thick and fleshy or thin and dry are called Scale Leaves. Their function is to store food and protect the buds.
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