12 Questions
What is the primary function of leaves in plants?
Photosynthesis
Where do leaves usually arise from?
Nodes
What is the term for the arrangement of leaves on a stem?
Phyllotaxis
What type of leaf has many small leaves that make up a whole leaf?
Compound leaf
What is the purpose of drying leaves in plant taxonomy?
To preserve the leaf for further study
What is the term for the shape of the leaf's edge?
Margin shape
Leaves are usually arising from internodes.
False
Verbena is an example of a plant with whorled phyllotaxy.
False
All plants have compound leaves.
False
The margin shape of a leaf is also referred to as its venation.
False
Leaves are the primary organs of transpiration in plants.
True
Nerium is an example of a plant with alternate phyllotaxy.
False
Test your knowledge on the basics of plant taxonomy, including the definition and parts of leaves, alteration of leaves on the stem, and types of leaf blades and venation. Learn about the functions of leaves and how to dry them. Assess your understanding of plant anatomy and taxonomy.
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