Question

The simple leaf consists of leaflets.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Leaf:

• The leaf is thin, green, and dorsoventrally flattened structure emerging from the node present on the stem.
• The axils of leaves are characterized by the presence of a bud known as axillary bud.
• The different parts of the leaf are the lamina, petiole, midrib, and leaf base.
• Leaves are divided into two types: simple and compound leaves.

Simple leaf:

• Simple leaves have a single lamina which is not completely divided into leaflets. The cuts so produced on the lamina do not reach till the midrib.
• Example: mango, guava, banana, and banyan.

Final answer: The given statement is false.