If the leaves are borne on either side of the same node, then the phyllotaxy is said to be

Opposite

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Alternate

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Whorled

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Opposite
The pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem is called phyllotaxy.
In alternate phyllotaxy, consecutive leaves are produced in a spiral manner around the stem.
In opposite phyllotaxy, the leaves are arranged in pairs on either side of the same node.
In whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves occur at a node.

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Q. If the leaves are borne on either side of the same node, then the phyllotaxy is said to be _________.

Q. If more than one leaf is borne on same node arranged in a whorl, then the phyllotaxy is said to be___________.

Q. When the leaves are borne alternately one at each node, then the phyllotaxy is__________.

Q. Assertion :In spiral phyllotaxy, many leaves are present on a node Reason: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on a node

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node.
Reason: Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.

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