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What type of activity is being discussed in the text?
What type of activity is being discussed in the text?
Where are the mentioned leaves typically found?
Where are the mentioned leaves typically found?
Which of these materials is not related to the activity mentioned?
Which of these materials is not related to the activity mentioned?
What color are the leaves that are discussed in the text?
What color are the leaves that are discussed in the text?
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Which of these words is not related to the activity being described?
Which of these words is not related to the activity being described?
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What is the correct term for the different types of leaves in the text?
What is the correct term for the different types of leaves in the text?
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What is explicitly mentioned as an important thing to remember about the leaves?
What is explicitly mentioned as an important thing to remember about the leaves?
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Which phrase from the text is used to emphasize exclusivity or uniqueness?
Which phrase from the text is used to emphasize exclusivity or uniqueness?
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In the text, which set of characters introduces the list of different leaf types?
In the text, which set of characters introduces the list of different leaf types?
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What does 'Tapil' likely refer to in the context of the text?
What does 'Tapil' likely refer to in the context of the text?
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What is the function of chlorophyll in leaves?
What is the function of chlorophyll in leaves?
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What is the term used to describe the growth or development downward or toward the base of a plant?
What is the term used to describe the growth or development downward or toward the base of a plant?
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What is the name for buds that arise on the leaves of a plant?
What is the name for buds that arise on the leaves of a plant?
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Which part of the plant does not grow continuously but stops growing upon reaching full size?
Which part of the plant does not grow continuously but stops growing upon reaching full size?
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What pigment is responsible for giving leaves their green color?
What pigment is responsible for giving leaves their green color?
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What is the name of the largest leaf mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the largest leaf mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Types of Leaves
- Leaves are the light-gathering parts of a plant, containing the green-colored pigment chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
- Leaves are lateral, flat, thin, and broad, with the lowermost ones being darker, broader, and older, while the upper ones are smaller, younger, and bright green.
- Leaves stop growing on attaining full size, with no continuous growth.
Leaf Structure
- A leaf is attached to the stem by a thin, wiry cord called a petiole.
- The point where the leaf meets the stem is called the node.
- The angle between the leaf and the stem is called the axil, which contains an axillary bud.
Leaf Arrangement
- Phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement of leaves on the nodes of a stem.
- Phylloclade is the expanded part of a stem that becomes green and flat, resembling a leaf.
Special Types of Leaves
- Epiphyllous leaves are leaves that grow on or are attached to another plant.
- Epiphyllous buds are buds that arise on the leaves of another plant.
Leaf Size
- The largest leaf is Victoria regia, which is a type of water lily.
Leaf Growth
- Acropetal development means that leaves grow or develop in a successive manner from the top to the bottom.
- Leaves do not grow continuously, but rather stop growing once they reach their full size.
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Test your knowledge on botany vocabulary with this quiz. Explore terms related to plant growth, leaf structure and more.
