Cloves are obtained from which of the following parts of the plant?
- ADried leaves
- BDried stems
- CDried seeds
- 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.