Leaves

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What is the blade of a leaf?

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The broad, flat part of a leaf that is responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is the petiole?

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The stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem.

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What is the margin of a leaf?

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The edge of the leaf, which can be smooth, serrated, or lobed.

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What is the midrib of a leaf?

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The central vein that runs down the middle of the leaf, providing support and transporting nutrients.

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What are veins in a leaf?

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The vascular structures that transport water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the leaf.

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What is the function of leaves?

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Leaves are primarily responsible for photosynthesis, gas exchange, and transpiration.

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What is the difference between simple and compound leaves?

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Simple leaves have a single blade, while compound leaves have multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole.

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What is leaf arrangement?

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The pattern in which leaves are attached to the stem, including alternate, opposite, and whorled arrangements.

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What is an alternate leaf arrangement?

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A leaf arrangement where leaves are attached to the stem one at a time, alternating sides.

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What is an opposite leaf arrangement?

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A leaf arrangement where two leaves arise at the same level from opposite sides of the stem.