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What is the dicot venation of a leaf?
What are veins in a leaf responsible for?
Bringing water and nutrients into the leaf and transporting food out.
What is the function of xylem?
Transports water.
What does phloem transport?
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What describes the pinnate leaf venation?
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How is monocot venation of a leaf characterized?
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What does palmate venation look like?
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What is a petiole?
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What is a leaflet?
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What is found at the base of the petiole?
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What is a simple leaf?
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What are compound leaves?
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What is a node?
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What is an internode?
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What are the two main types of leaves?
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How are leaves classified?
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What type of leaf arrangement does a dicot with simple whorled arrangement have?
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What leaf type and arrangement does a dicot with compound pinnate arrangement have?
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What is significant about a dicot with simple pinnate venation?
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What is a double compound leaf?
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What venation style do dicots with simple palmate venation exhibit?
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What type of venation does a monocot leaf have?
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Study Notes
Leaf Classification Basics
- Leaves can be classified based on venation and structure (simple vs compound).
- Dicot leaves typically exhibit netted venation patterns like pinnate and palmate.
- Monocot leaves primarily show parallel venation.
Types of Venation
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Dicot Venation:
- Palmate: Veins spread out from a central point resembling a hand.
- Pinnate: Veins branch off from a single midrib.
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Monocot Venation:
- Parallel: Veins run parallel to the midrib, common in long and narrow leaves.
Leaf Composition
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Veins consist of xylem and phloem:
- Xylem: Transports water.
- Phloem: Carries food, primarily in sugar form.
Leaf Structure Features
- Petiole: Short stem connecting the leaf blade to the stem.
- Leaflet: A smaller section of a compound leaf lacks its own petiole.
- Simple Leaf: A single, undivided leaf without leaflets.
- Compound Leaf: Composed of multiple leaflets, situated at the main stem.
Bud Structures
- Axillary Bud: Found in the angle between the stem and petiole; helps promote fullness.
- Terminal Bud: Located at the end of a stem; assists in vertical growth.
Stem Terminology
- Node: The point on a stem where a leaf emerges.
- Internode: The space between two nodes.
Leaf Arrangement
- Leaves can be arranged as simple or compound:
- Whorled Arrangement: Multiple leaves at a single node (specific to dicots).
Additional Classification Notes
- Dicot leaves can be characterized as simple or compound with varied venation.
- Arrangements vary, as well as the role of axillary buds depending on leaf type.
Key Takeaways
- Differentiating leaves involves understanding their venation, structure, and bud arrangements.
- Learning the specific characteristics of dicot and monocot leaves aids in proper classification.
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Explore the intricate world of leaf classification with these flashcards. Learn key terminology and functions related to dicot venation, veins, xylem, and phloem. Perfect for students of botany or anyone interested in plant biology.
