FAQ’s – Leaves
1. What is the Important Function of Leaves ?
Important function of Leaves is that they participate in photosynthesis; during photosynthesis carbon-dioxide (CO2), water (H2O) and sunlight get converted into glucose and energy.
2. What consist the Structure of Leaves ?
The structure of Leaves comprises three main parts: the leaf base, petiole, and lamina. The leaf base is where the leaf connects to the stem. The petiole is a slender, elongated stalk that connects the leaf blade to the stem. The lamina, also called the leaf blade, is the flat, green surface of the leaf.
3. How many Types of Leaves are there?
Leaves are categorized into two main types: simple and compound leaves. Simple Leaves have a single lamina directly connected to the main stem through the petiole. In contrast, compound leaves have a midrib that branches into multiple leaflets, all linked through a single petiole.
4. What is Venation and its Type ?
Venation refers to the pattern of veins and veinlets in Leaves, and it can be classified into two main types. Reticulate venation is commonly found in dicotyledonous plants and other is parallel venation features in monocotyledonous plants.
5. What are the Types of Phyllotaxy ?
Phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement pattern of Leaves on a stem, and it comes in three main types.
- In alternate phyllotaxy, leaves are arranged singly.
- In opposite phyllotaxy, Leaves are paired at the same node.
- The whorled type of phyllotaxy involves three or more Leaves attached at a single node.
Leaves – Morphology, Types & Modification
Leaves are the lateral appendages of the stem. The primary function of Leaves is to make glucose and produce oxygen by using sunlight, CO2 and H2O via the process known as photosynthesis. The structure of the leaf is composed of three parts including leaf base, lamina, and petiole. There are diverse types of Leaves present which depend upon the type of plant species. Chlorophyll is present in leaves which provides a green color and participates in photosynthesis.
Table of Content
- What are Leaves?
- Morphology of Leaves
- Structure of Leaves
- Types of Leaves
- Modification of Leaves
- Functions of Leaves
- What is Phyllotaxy?
- Key Points on Leaves
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