NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
The term phyllotaxy is used to describe
Options
- Atype of ovary in a plant
- Bmode of arrangement of leaves on the stem
- Cthe type of roots
- Darrangement of sepals and petals in a flower.
Correct answer
B. mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem
Step-by-step solution
The arrangement of leaves on the stem and its branches is called phyllotaxy. The significance of this arrangement is to help leaves getting maximum sunlight for photosynthesis.