AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the flat, thin, expanded part of the leaf, mostly green in colour
A
Midrib
B
Leaf base
C
Stem
D
Lamina
E
Vein
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is C. The explanation for the correct option. Also known as leaf blade. It is the green, flat surface of the leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lamina or leaf blade is the chlorophyll-containing region of the leaf. It is the broad part of the leaf where photosynthesis occurs due to the presence of green pigment chlorophyll in the chloroplast.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Lamina is the expanded portion of the leaf that contains veins and veinlets. It is used especially for photosynthesis. It contains chloroplasts and also delivers water and minerals.

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