Question

The development of different juvenile and adult foliage is called as

• A. Heterophylly
• B. Hydrophily
• C. Plasticity
• D. Dedifferentiation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Heterophylly

Leaves are the important vegetative part of the plant. There are various types of leaves arranged on the stem of the plant. The presence of a different form of the leaf on the same plant is known as heterophylly. it is also known as polymorphism of leaves. This phenomenon is mostly seen in the leaves of aquatic plants.

So, the correct answer is option A.