HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOLOGY
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Question
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Why are dicot leaves broad and flattened?
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to conserve energy required to produce thick leaves
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to increase the transportation rate through the cuticle
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to maximize the exposure of the leaf surface to light
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to reduce the mass that could cause limbs to break
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The broad, flat shape of most leaves increases surface area relative to volume, which helps it capture sunlight; however this also provides more opportunity for water loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -Leaves are the green, thin and flat parts of the plant. They are flat and broad so that they get more surface area to absorb the sunlight.
Detailed explanation-3: -Green leaves are thin and broad to increase the surface area for absorption of light and carbon dioxide. Green leaves are thin and broad to increase the transpiration rate.
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