AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The arrangement of leaves on the stem or the branches is called ____
A
venation
B
foliage
C
phyllotaxy
D
transpiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B Phyllotaxy. The arrangement of leaves on a stem is known as phyllotaxy. Based on the phyllotaxy, leaves can be classified as either alternate, opposite, or whorled.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phyllotaxy is the term used to describe the arrangement of leaves around the stem. The proper arrangement of leaves is important for providing sunlight and photosynthesis. Leaves arise from the node of the stem. They develop from the shoot apical meristems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern or arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch of a plant. It is of three types, alternate, opposite, and whorled phyllotaxy. In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises from the node of a branch. This type of phyllotaxy is observed in the sunflower, mustard, and peepal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Phyllotaxy is the pattern or arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch of a plant. Alternate, whorled, and opposite are the three kinds of phyllotaxy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Phyllotaxis, the regular arrangement of leaves or flowers around a plant stem, is an example of developmental pattern formation and organogenesis. Phyllotaxis is characterized by the divergence angles between the organs, the most common angle being 137.5°, the golden angle.

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