AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the point from where the branches and the leaves originate
A
apical bud
B
axil
C
node
D
midrib
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a plant, the point on the stem where leaves develop is called a node. The region between two adjacent nodes is called the internode. Mostly one leaf emerges per node. However, the number of leaves at a node may vary depending on the species of plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nodes are the points on a stem from which the buds and leaves arise.

Detailed explanation-3: -The point in the plants where branches and leaves arise is called as Node. And the interspace between successive nodes is called Internode.

Detailed explanation-4: -Petiole. Hint: It is also called the point of attachment of leaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -plant anatomy …the stem is called a node, and the region between successive nodes is called an internode. Stems bear leafy shoots (branches) at the nodes, which arise from buds (dormant shoots).

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