The Leaf
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
Guava shows alternate phyllotaxy.

Which of the following plant shows alternate phyllotaxy?


The leaves of Hibiscus posses _____ venation.

Most of the dicot leaves show parallel venation.

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

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

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

Mention the function of leaf lamina.


Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.
Reticulate venation is found in most of the _____ plants. (monocot, bryophyte, dicot)

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

Give an example of a leaf showing reticulate venation.

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


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

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

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

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

The cord-like tendrils in Smilax are
