AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The point on the stem from were a leaf arises is a
A
stem
B
node
C
bark
D
trunk
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nodes are the points on a stem from which the buds and leaves arise.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -leaf node (plural leaf nodes) (botany) One of the spots upon a stem where buds and intercalary meristems occur, usually marking the end of a season’s growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -If more than one blade is attached to a single petiole it is known as compound leaves. Therefore, it is the node from where leaves arise from a branch part of the stem. Note: The arrangement of leaves on the stem is known as phyllotaxy.

Detailed explanation-5: -node-the point of leaf attachment to a stem. internode-the region of the stem between leaves. petiolate-a leaf attached to the stem by a petiole. sessile-a leaf whose blade is attached directly to the stem, lacking a petiole.

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