AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which leaves of the plants are used as vegetables?
A
spinach
B
banana
C
orange
D
peepal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -spinach, (Spinacia oleracea), hardy leafy annual of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), used as a vegetable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Its leaves are the edible part of this plant and are often consumed fresh or after being processed/ cooked.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two basic types of spinach with either smooth leaves or crinkly (savoy) leaves. The smooth types are normally grown for freezing and canning because they grow faster, yield more and are easier to clean. Spinach may have smooth leaves (L) or crinkly (savoy) leaves (R).

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, mustard is the plant whose leaves are used as vegetables and seeds are used to produce oil.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spinach is a vegetable that’s nearly all water. Add it to your meals and snacks throughout the day for extra H2O.

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