5.3.2 - Types of Leaves
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What is a simple leaf?
💡 Hint: Think of it as having a single uncut form.
Name the two main types of leaves.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of leaf structures.
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What type of leaf consists of a single undivided lamina?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of simple leaves.
True or False: Composite leaves can consist of both pinnate and palmate structures.
💡 Hint: Recall the two types of compound leaves mentioned.
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Given a plant with multiple leaflets that appear to be from different origins, how would you classify its leaves? Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Examine whether the individual leaflets branch independently or originate from one point.
Propose a design for a plant's leaf anatomy that would enhance photosynthesis under low-light conditions, using concepts from leaf types.
💡 Hint: Think about how leaf shapes can be optimized for maximum light exposure.
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