5.3.3 - Phyllotaxy
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What is phyllotaxy?
💡 Hint: Think about how leaves are positioned relative to each other.
Name an example of a plant with whorled phyllotaxy.
💡 Hint: Recall the types of phyllotaxy we discussed.
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What is the primary purpose of phyllotaxy in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about how leaves capture sunlight.
True or False: Opposite phyllotaxy allows for single leaves per node.
💡 Hint: Consider what opposite means.
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Design a botanical study to assess how plants with different types of phyllotaxy perform in shaded environments versus well-lit environments.
💡 Hint: What factors would you want to include in your analysis?
Explain how phyllotaxy impacts the plant's ability to photosynthesize effectively in dense forests.
💡 Hint: Think about light availability versus leaf arrangement.
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