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Arrangement of leaves MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Study the given figures and identify the kind of phyllotaxy
Alternate phyllotaxy is observed in
Calotropis shows
Whorled phyllotaxy is observed in
The arrangement of leaves and both main stems and branches is called
Gynostegium condition is
Select the plant from the given option in which more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl.
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Phyllotaxy
Phyllotaxy
Phyllotaxy: The pattern of arrangement of leaves on the branch or stem is called the phyllotaxy. There can be following types of arrangement of leaves:
a) Alternate or Spiral Phyllotaxy: A single leaf arises from each node in an alternate fashion. The arrangement appears to be spiral. For example, China rose, mustard and sunflower.
b) Opposite Phyllotaxy: A pair of leaves arises at each node and lie opposite to each other. For example, Calotropis and guava.
c) Whorled Phyllotaxy: More than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl. For example, Alstonia, Nerium, etc.
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