Biology PYQ 30 of 227 · Plant Kingdom & Classification

Cloves are obtained from which of the following parts of the plant?

  1. ADried leaves
  2. BDried stems
  3. CDried seeds
  4. DDried flower buds

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Correct answer: (d) Dried flower buds

Explanation

Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of the clove tree, used worldwide as a spice.

Their aroma and antimicrobial, antioxidant properties come from eugenol.

They are buds, not leaves, stems or seeds, ruling out the other options.

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