Question

Which of the following describes a variegated leaf?

• A. A leaf that contains no chlorophyll
• B. A leaf that contains no starch
• C. A leaf that contains chlorophyll in patches
• D. A leaf that contains starch in patches

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A leaf that contains chlorophyll in patches

A variegated leaf contains chlorophyll in patches, the leaf has both green and non-green parts. As the green parts contain chlorophyll they can perform photosynthesis, but the non-green parts do not contain chlorophyll, so they cannot perform photosynthesis.