AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the thin, flat, expanded part of a leaf-
A
Lamina
B
Leaf apex
C
Node
D
Veins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Broad expanded part of the leaf that is generally green in color is called lamina. It is also known as 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: -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: -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.

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