Question

What is the function of veins in a leaf?

Answer 1

Veins of leaf:

1. Veins are lateral extensions that develop from the midrib of the leaf and extend towards the leaf margin.
2. Veins contain the conducting tissues called the xylem and phloem.

Functions of leaf veins:

1. Leaf veins are present throughout the leaf lamina which supports the structure of the leaf.
2. Leaf veins contain the conducting tissue xylem which carries water and minerals to the leaf.
3. Phloem present in the veins transports the food (glucose) produced in the leaf during photosynthesis.