AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ IS A FLAT, THIN EXPANDED PART OF A LEAF
A
PETIOLE
B
LAMINA
C
ROOT
D
SHOOT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The flat and expanded portion of the leaf in its entirety is known as the lamina. In short, the blade of the leaf or the leaf blade is called the lamina of a leaf.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is C. The explanation for the correct option. Also known as leaf blade. It is the green, flat surface of the leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lamina or leaf blade is the chlorophyll-containing region of the leaf. It is the broad part of the leaf where photosynthesis occurs due to the presence of green pigment chlorophyll in the chloroplast.

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