Leaf Anatomy: Stipules, Midrib, and Cuticle Quiz

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What is the structure of the plant above ground called?

  • Shoot (correct)
  • Fibrous Root
  • Taproot
  • Roots

Which type of root system has no single major root?

  • Secondary Root
  • Taproot
  • Fibrous Root (correct)
  • Primary Root

What is the central and first-formed root of a plant known as?

  • Taproot
  • Primary Root (correct)
  • Tertiary Root
  • Secondary Root

Which type of root grows perpendicular to the soil surface?

<p>Primary Root (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What serves as the site for new growth in plants?

<p>Buds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure of the plant provides support to the body and serves as a framework for leaves, flowers, and fruits?

<p>Stem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stipules in a leaf?

<p>Protecting the next leaf or bud as it grows (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the midrib commonly found in a leaf?

<p>At the back part of the leaf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a waxy cuticle on a plant?

<p>Preventing evaporation from the leaf surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of veins in a leaf?

<p>Providing support for the leaf and transporting water and minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does small netted vein, or reticulate venetation, refer to in a leaf?

<p>A pattern of net-like appearance on the veins of a leaf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do stipules contribute to leaf growth?

<p>By protecting the next leaf or bud during growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a leaf?

<p>Producing food for the plant by photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'blade' refer to in relation to a leaf?

<p>The expanded part of the leaf where photosynthesis occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the petiole in a leaf?

<p>Attaching the leaf to the stem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a leaf helps to twist it to face the sun?

<p>Petiole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of stipules in relation to a leaf?

<p>Protecting the bud at the base of a leaf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a leaf absorbs light energy?

<p>Chlorophyll (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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