ASP 4.4 Leaves Review

What is the edge of a leaf called?

• margin

• blade

• midrib

• petiole

 Leaf characteristics are used to identify plants.

A compound leaf is comprised of many leaflets.

Alternate leaf arrangement is described as two leaves arising from the same node.

Dicotyledonous plants have pinnate or palmate leaves.

 Chlorophyll harvests radiant energy for the plant to conduct what process?

• Translocation

• Transpiration

• Cellular respiration

•  Photosynthesis

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Green is the only colored pigment leaves can contain.

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 Sugars are stored where chlorophyll is present.

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What pigment is used by the plant to harvest energy from the sun?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotenoid

• Anthocyanin

•  Phycobilin

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What are three functions of the leaf?

•  Attract pollinators, produce seeds, produce fruit

• Support plant, translocation of material, photosynthesis

•  Photosynthesis, transpiration, store sugars

•  Absorb water, anchor plant, intake nutrients

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