AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In this type of arrangement, a pair of leaves arises from the same node but opposite to each other
A
Opposite
B
Alternate
C
Whorled
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Statement 1: Two leaves arising at the same node in opposite fashion is alternate phyllotaxy.

Detailed explanation-2: -angiosperms. In opposite-leaved plants, the leaves are paired at a node and borne opposite to each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete step by step answer: Spiral phyllotaxy has a single leaf on each node. The term phyllotaxy was coined by Charles Bonnet to describe the arrangement of leaves on a plant. There are three basic types of phyllotaxy in plants, they are: Opposite phyllotaxy – it is the basic arrangement of leaves on the stem.

Detailed explanation-4: -A. Two leaves arising at the same node in opposite fashion is called alternate phyllotaxy.

Detailed explanation-5: -A plant has whorled leaves when there are three or more equally spaced leaves at a node. … outside) there would be a whorl of five sepals, followed by an alternating whorl of five petals, followed by an alternating set of five stamens.

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