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What is the primary function of leaves in plants?
What is the primary function of leaves in plants?
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Transpiration
- Regulation of water transport
- Respiration
Where do leaves usually arise from?
Where do leaves usually arise from?
- Nodes (correct)
- Axils
- Stomata
- Internodes
What is the term for the arrangement of leaves on a stem?
What is the term for the arrangement of leaves on a stem?
- Venation pattern
- Phyllotaxis (correct)
- Leaf morphology
- Blade shape
What type of leaf has many small leaves that make up a whole leaf?
What type of leaf has many small leaves that make up a whole leaf?
What is the purpose of drying leaves in plant taxonomy?
What is the purpose of drying leaves in plant taxonomy?
What is the term for the shape of the leaf's edge?
What is the term for the shape of the leaf's edge?
Leaves are usually arising from internodes.
Leaves are usually arising from internodes.
Verbena is an example of a plant with whorled phyllotaxy.
Verbena is an example of a plant with whorled phyllotaxy.
All plants have compound leaves.
All plants have compound leaves.
The margin shape of a leaf is also referred to as its venation.
The margin shape of a leaf is also referred to as its venation.
Leaves are the primary organs of transpiration in plants.
Leaves are the primary organs of transpiration in plants.
Nerium is an example of a plant with alternate phyllotaxy.
Nerium is an example of a plant with alternate phyllotaxy.