Leaf Venation in Angiosperms Quiz

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Which type of leaf division results in leaflets with their own petiolules?

  • Sessile leaves
  • Simple leaves
  • Stipulated leaves
  • Compound leaves (correct)

What is the function of the epidermis in a leaf?

  • Specialized for photosynthesis
  • Supports the leaf against wind damage
  • Provides strength to the leaf (correct)
  • Facilitates rapid gas exchange

In which type of leaf venation are the primary veins arranged parallel to each other?

  • Parallel venation (correct)
  • Pinnate venation
  • Palmate venation
  • Netted venation

What is the specialized ground tissue of the leaf that is particularly adapted for photosynthesis?

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

Which type of leaf bases are expanded into a sheath encircling the stem in most monocots and some dicots?

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

In what type of plant leaf would you expect to find a high volume of intercellular spaces and numerous chloroplasts in the mesophyll?

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

Which of the following statements about leaf venation is correct?

<p>Minor veins play a major role in collection of photosynthates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the leaf of annual bluegrass, a C3 grass, which of the following statements is true?

<p>Bulliform cells are present and play a role in leaf folding and unfolding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the leaf of wheat, a C3 grass, which of the following statements is correct?

<p>The veins are surrounded by a single bundle sheath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rhizome?

<p>A modified stem that grows horizontally underground and has nodes and internodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plants would typically exhibit xerophytic adaptations?

<p>Plants growing in dry, arid environments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about palisade parenchyma is correct?

<p>It consists of columnar cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bulliform cells in grass leaves?

<p>Leaf folding and unfolding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the leaf of a monocot plant like maize (Zea mays), the stomata are arranged in a:

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

In xerophytes, which of the following adaptations is commonly observed in their leaf structure?

<p>Palisade parenchyma on both sides of the leaf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mesophytes is correct?

<p>They require an environment that is neither too wet nor too dry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about hydrophytes is incorrect?

<p>They have adaptations to conserve water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leaf venation?

<p>Transporting water and nutrients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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