Question

The arrangement of leaves on a branch is ________.

• A. Phyllode
• B. Phyllotaxy
• C. Phylloclade
• D. Phloem

Answer 1

The correct option is B Phyllotaxy

Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on stem or branch.It is of 3 types:-

(a) Alternate phyllotaxy - A single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner.

(b) Opposite phyllotaxy - A pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other.

(c) Whorled phyllotaxy - More than two leaves arise at a node and forms a whorl.

So, the correct option is 'Phyllotaxy'.