AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The flat portion of leaf is called
A
petiole
B
midrib
C
lamina
D
vein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The flat green portion of a leaf is called as lamina or leaf blade .

Detailed explanation-2: -The lamina part of the leaf is called as epipodium.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flat surface of the Leaf is known as the Lamina which is attached to the Plant through the petiole. The Lamina is the major body of the Leaf having a network of stomata for the intake and exhaustion of Carbon dioxide and Oxygen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The flattened, green, and blade-like structure in a plant that remains attached to the stem through a stalk is referred to as the leaf. A typical leaf has three parts namely leaf base, petiole and lamina.

Detailed explanation-5: -The leaf blade, also known as lamina, is the green, flat surface of the leaves. It consists of a small branched vein and veinlets. The leaves of the plant are generally flat, which helps it to: Be better equipped for photosynthesis-have more surface area through which they can absorb sunlight.

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