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Leaves are primarily responsible for collecting water and nutrients for plants.
Leaves are primarily responsible for collecting water and nutrients for plants.
False
The blade of a leaf is the broad, flat portion.
The blade of a leaf is the broad, flat portion.
True
Leaves that do not have a petiole are described as exstipulate.
Leaves that do not have a petiole are described as exstipulate.
False
The ligule protects the culm and leaves from the entry of water, dust, and harmful spores.
The ligule protects the culm and leaves from the entry of water, dust, and harmful spores.
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The rachis is the main axis of a compound structure.
The rachis is the main axis of a compound structure.
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Stipules are leaf-like outgrowths found at the base of the blade of a leaf.
Stipules are leaf-like outgrowths found at the base of the blade of a leaf.
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A leaf without a petiole is described as exstipulate.
A leaf without a petiole is described as exstipulate.
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The sheath of a leaf connects the vascular system of the blade to the rest of the plant at nodes.
The sheath of a leaf connects the vascular system of the blade to the rest of the plant at nodes.
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The auricle is a small projection from the base of a leaf or petal.
The auricle is a small projection from the base of a leaf or petal.
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Leaves are primarily responsible for collecting solar energy and CO2 for plants.
Leaves are primarily responsible for collecting solar energy and CO2 for plants.
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Study Notes
Leaf Structure and Functions
- Leaves are responsible for collecting water, nutrients, solar energy, and CO2 for plants.
- The blade is the broad, flat portion of a leaf.
- Leaves without a petiole are described as exstipulate.
Leaf Parts and Their Functions
- The ligule protects the culm and leaves from water, dust, and harmful spores.
- The rachis is the main axis of a compound leaf structure.
- Stipules are leaf-like outgrowths found at the base of the blade.
- The sheath connects the vascular system of the blade to the rest of the plant at nodes.
- The auricle is a small projection from the base of a leaf or petal.
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Test your knowledge about the function of leaves in plants with this quiz. Explore the roles of leaves as solar energy and CO2 collectors, as well as their specialized adaptations. Identify the different parts of a leaf and understand their functions.
