NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Select the correct set of statements for the given figure. (a)E-Stipules: The lateral small leaf-like structures. (b)A-Leaf base: The leaf is attached to the stem by the leaf base (c)D-Axillary bud: It later develops into a branch. (d)E-Petiole: The petiole helps hold the lamina to light. (e)B-Axillary bud: It later develops into a branch. (f)C-Petiole: The petiole helps hold the lamina to light. (g)D-Leaf base: The
Options
- A(a),(d),(c),(i)
- B(f),(g),(h),(i)
- C(a),(g),(e),(f)
- D(d),(e),(h),(i)
Correct answer
B. (f),(g),(h),(i)
Step-by-step solution
A typical leaf consists of three main parts: leaf base, petiole and lamina (Figure 5.4 a). The leaf is attached to the stem by the leaf base and may bear two lateral small leaf-like structures called stipules. The petiole helps hold the blade to light. Long thin flexible petioles allow leaf blades to flutter in the wind, thereby cooling the leaf and bringing fresh air to leaf surface.The lamina or the leaf blade is the green expanded part of the leaf with veins and veinlets.