AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the main aerial part of the shoot system, where the leaves and branches originate is known as ____
A
stem
B
root
C
leaf
D
flower
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stem: It is the fundamental part of the shoot system. The stem is also known as the trunk (in the case of trees). The stem gives rise to branches, which bear leaves, flowers and fruits. The stem grows above the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The shoot system is an aerial part of the plants. It consists of branches, leaves as photosynthetic organs, flowers as reproductive organs, and fruits as the carrier of seeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -… the lateral shoots develop into branches, from which other lateral shoots, called branchlets, or twigs, arise.

Detailed explanation-4: -The petiole is the part of the leaf which joins it to a stem or branch. It can also be called leaf stalk.

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