Petiole part of the leaf is also known as

Epipodium

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Mesopodium

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Hypopodium

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Mesopodium
The foliage leaf consists of three parts, namely leaf base, petiole and lamina. The leaf base is also called as hypopodium. The petiole part of the leaf is also called as mesopodium. The lamina part of the leaf is called as epipodium.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Mesopodium.'

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Q51) Consider the following statements about the parts of a leaf:

i) The part of a leaf by which it is attached to the stem is called lamina.

ii) The broad green part of the leaf is called petiole.

Which of the above statements are true?

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Question 4

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(b) Lamina: green flat part of leaf
(c) Margin: gives shape to the leaf
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a. Midrib

b. Lamina

c. Petiole

d. Veins

Find the odd one out.

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