Question

Which of the following plants possess isobilateral leaves?
(i) Wheat

(ii) Banana

(iii) Garden pea

(iv) Groundnut

• A. i; ii
• B. iii; iv
• C. i only
• D. iv only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

i; ii

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Wheat species possess an erect, smooth stem with linear leaves that grow in two rows on either side of the stem with larger flag leaves at the top of the stem.
2. The stem terminates in a spike that is made upon individual spikelets.
3. Bananas also possess isobilateral leaves.
4. Banana is a tree-like perennial herb because it does not have woody tissues, and the fruit-bearing stem dies down after the growing season.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Garden pea is a legume in the family of fabaceae grown for its edible seeds and seedpods.
2. Garden pea leaves contain 1 to 3 pairs of oval leaflets and can reach 1–6 cm in length.
3. The Pea plant is a climber that uses tendrils to climb the support as it has a weak stem.
4. Pea shoots tend to regrow after harvesting, and cut the root to regrow the plant.

Option C:

1. A critical stage in the development of wheat plants is the emergence of the final leaf called the flag leaf.
2. Not only wheat but banana also have the same isobilateral leaf.

Option D:

1. The ground is a kind of peanut that can be consumed.
2. They are an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds.
3. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones.
4. The plant has reticulate venation.

Final answer: Wheat and banana are plants having isobilateral type leaves.