18 Questions
Which type of leaf division results in leaflets with their own petiolules?
Compound leaves
What is the function of the epidermis in a leaf?
Provides strength to the leaf
In which type of leaf venation are the primary veins arranged parallel to each other?
Parallel venation
What is the specialized ground tissue of the leaf that is particularly adapted for photosynthesis?
Palisade parenchyma
Which type of leaf bases are expanded into a sheath encircling the stem in most monocots and some dicots?
Petiolate bases
In what type of plant leaf would you expect to find a high volume of intercellular spaces and numerous chloroplasts in the mesophyll?
Mesophyte leaf
Which of the following statements about leaf venation is correct?
Minor veins play a major role in collection of photosynthates
In the leaf of annual bluegrass, a C3 grass, which of the following statements is true?
Bulliform cells are present and play a role in leaf folding and unfolding
In the leaf of wheat, a C3 grass, which of the following statements is correct?
The veins are surrounded by a single bundle sheath
What is a rhizome?
A modified stem that grows horizontally underground and has nodes and internodes
Which of the following plants would typically exhibit xerophytic adaptations?
Plants growing in dry, arid environments
Which of the following statements about palisade parenchyma is correct?
It consists of columnar cells
What is the primary function of bulliform cells in grass leaves?
Leaf folding and unfolding
In the leaf of a monocot plant like maize (Zea mays), the stomata are arranged in a:
Parallel pattern
In xerophytes, which of the following adaptations is commonly observed in their leaf structure?
Palisade parenchyma on both sides of the leaf
Which of the following statements about mesophytes is correct?
They require an environment that is neither too wet nor too dry
Which of the following statements about hydrophytes is incorrect?
They have adaptations to conserve water
What is the primary function of leaf venation?
Transporting water and nutrients
Test your knowledge on the different types of leaf venation patterns found in angiosperms, including netted-venation and parallel venation. Learn about the role of minor and major veins in leaf structure and function.
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