Question

Transverse section of Adhatoda vasica leaf shows a diagnostic feature of

• A. Multicellular glandular trichomes and cystoliths
• B. Unicellular covering trichomes only
• C. Absence of stomata
• D. Presence of resin ducts

Hint:

Vasaka leaf is identified by microscopic features such as glandular trichomes and cystoliths.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Microscopic characters are useful for identifying leaf drugs.

Step 1: Adhatoda vasica is also known as Vasaka.

Step 2: Its leaf shows characteristic trichomes and cystoliths.

Step 3: Multicellular glandular trichomes and cystoliths act as diagnostic features.

Step 4: Resin ducts and absence of stomata are not the correct features. \[ \boxed{\text{Multicellular glandular trichomes and cystoliths}} \]