Question

In Bignonia the terminal leaflets are modified into _____________.
A) Hooks
B) Spines
C) Tendrils
D) phyllodes

Answer 1

Hint: Bignonia is weak stem plants that cannot grow upward without any support for this; they use specially developed or modified parts.

Complete answer:
Bignonia is a climber in which the three-terminal leaflets of leaf get modified into claw-like hooks. These hooks help them in climbing the tree or other tall objects.
To perform some special functions other than the normal ones such as photosynthesis and transpiration, leaves of many plants get modified.

Additional information:
Leaf spines: in some plants leaves get modified into needle-like structures known as spines. The spines act as defensive structures.and also helps in the reduction of water loss due to transpiration. For eg., in Opuntia, cacti
Leaf tendrils: In some plants, leaves get modified into thread-like structures called tendrils. For eg., the whole leaf is modified into tendrils in Lathyrus aphaca. In Pisum sativum, the upper leaflets get modified into tendrils.
Phyllode: In some plants, the petiole becomes flattened and takes the shape of a leaf and also turns green in color. This is known as phyllode. For eg., Australian Acacia.
So, the correct answer is, in bignonia, the terminal leaflets are modified into ‘hooks’.

Note:
1) Storage leaves: They are thick and succulent leaves that store water in their tissues. e.g., plants of the Crassulaceae family.
2) Scale leaves: These are thin membranous structures without stalks that protect the axillary bud. E.g., Casuarina and Asparagus.
3) Leaf roots: In this type of leaf present at the node gets modified into an adventitious root which helps them to float over the water surface. e.g., Salvinia