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Standard XII
Biology
Question

Ptyxis is
  1. Arrangement of leaves on the stem
  2. Arrangement of leaves in the bud
  3. Folding of lamina in bud
  4. Both B and C

A
Both B and C
B
Arrangement of leaves in the bud
C
Arrangement of leaves on the stem
D
Folding of lamina in bud
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The folding of lamina in bud condition is called as ptyxis. Arrangement of leaves on the stem branches is called as phyllotaxy. Vernation is the phenomenon of arrangement of leaves in the bud.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Folding of lamina in bud.'

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