Leaf Structure and Function

What is the primary function of a leaf?

• To absorb water

• To perform photosynthesis

• To store food

• To support the plant

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What is the function of the veins in a leaf?

• To transport water and nutrients

• To protect the leaf

• To perform photosynthesis

• To store energy

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What is the broad, flat part of the leaf called?

• Petiole

• Blade

• Stomata

• Vein

What is the role of chlorophyll in leaves?

• To absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

• To transport nutrients

• To protect the leaf

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What is the function of the epidermis in a leaf?

• To perform photosynthesis

• To protect the leaf

• To transport water

• To store food

Which part of the leaf is primarily responsible for the transport of water and nutrients?

• Stomata

• Veins

• Cuticle

• Mesophyll

Which part of the leaf is responsible for supporting the leaf structure?

• Blade

• Petiole

• Veins

• Stomata

What is the main function of a leaf?

• Exchange of respiratory gases

• All of the above

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

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Which type of leaf has the lamina divided into leaflets?

• Alternate leaf

• Compound leaf

• Simple leaf

• Opposite leaf

In which type of phyllotaxy do three or more leaves arise at each node and are arranged in a circle?

• Palmately Compound

• Whorled

• Opposite

• Alternate