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Which type of leaves have distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and the number of stomata?
Which type of leaves have distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and the number of stomata?
What is the primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves?
What is the primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves?
What is the compound essential for photosynthesis, giving leaves their green color?
What is the compound essential for photosynthesis, giving leaves their green color?
What do you call a leaf with lighter-colored or white patches or edges?
What do you call a leaf with lighter-colored or white patches or edges?
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What are the broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants known as?
What are the broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants known as?
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Study Notes
Leaf Characteristics
- Dorsiventral leaves have distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and the number of stomata.
Photosynthesis
- The primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves is the mesophyll.
Chlorophyll
- Chlorophyll is the compound essential for photosynthesis, giving leaves their green color.
Leaf Patterns
- A leaf with lighter-colored or white patches or edges is called a variegated leaf.
Leaf Types
- The broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants are known as megaphylls.
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Test your knowledge of plant anatomy with this quiz on leaves. Identify different leaf types, understand their functions, and learn about the structure and composition of leaves in various plant species.
