The Leaf

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The Leaf: Overview

This topic describes leaf. It describes the structure of leaf and also discusses about different types of leaves. It also describes how leaves are modified to perform different functions other than photosynthesis.

Important Questions on The Leaf

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Guava shows alternate phyllotaxy.

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Which of the following plant shows alternate phyllotaxy?

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Define alternate phyllotaxy.

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The leaves of Hibiscus posses _____ venation.

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Most of the dicot leaves show parallel venation.

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Write the term for the arrangement of veins and veinlets in the leaf.

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The leaf lamina is the expanded and green part of the leaf.

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Which among the following part of the leaf provides a large surface area to carry out photosynthesis?

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Mention the function of leaf lamina.

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Define the lamina of leaf.

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Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.

Reticulate venation is found in most of the _____ plants. (monocot, bryophyte, dicot)

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_____ (Axillary bud/Petiole) is the part of leaf by which it is attached to the node of stem.

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Give an example of a leaf showing reticulate venation.

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Explain the role of leaf base in the body of a plant.

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Petiole is winged in 

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The dividing of the lamina up to halfway in a multicostate veined leaf is:

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When incision in a leaf is more than half way towards the midrib it is called

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The arrangement of young leaves with respect to each other in a bud is called

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In which plant, stipules become leaf-like for photosynthesis?

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The cord-like tendrils in Smilax are