Question

Give one example for each of the following: 

(i) A modified stem for food storage. 

(ii) A modified root for additional support. 

(iii) A modified leaf to help in climbing. 

(iv) A modified root for respiration.

Answer 1

(i) Potato (Solanum tuberosum) 

(ii) Prop or Pillar roots e.g. Banyan tree 

(iii) Leaflet Tendrils: Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) 

(iv) Pneumatophores e.g. Avicennia.