Functions of Leaves
Leaves participates in many functions like:
- Photosynthesis: Leaves have green color pigment i.e. chlorophyll which entrap sunlight and forms glucose from carbon-dioxide and water. This process is called as photosynthesis.
- Transpiration: Leaves remove the excess water through stomata in the form of water vapor and allows the water conduction from the roots.
- Exchange of gases: Through stomata exchange of gases takes place.
- Storage of food: In some plants, modified Leaves are present which participate in storage of food.
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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