AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A leaf with 2 or more leaflets is called a ____ leaf.
A
simple
B
compound
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A leaf in which the blade is divided, forming two or more distinct blades or leaflets on a common axis is a compound leaf .

Detailed explanation-2: -Compound leaves are of two types: Pinnately Compound Leaves – Here, leaflets are present on the common axis called the rachis. Leaves are arranged in the opposite manner. Rachis represents the midrib. Leaflets are also called pinnules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compound Leaves Types. When the lamina of a leaf is divided into multiple leaflets, it is called compound leaves.

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