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Structure of the Leaf

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Calyx closely resembles leaves as each it of it posses three leaf traces. What are leaf traces?

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Solution

A leaf trace is the strand of vascular tissue that extends from the stem to the leaf base. It connects the vascular bundles of stem with leaf and thus facilitates transport of nutrients and water.

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