Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about leaf morphology?
(i) In a simple leaf, the lamina is divided completely into distinct and separate segments.
(ii) Reticulate venation is the characteristic of dicots.
(iii) When two leaves occur opposite one another at each node, it is referred to as opposite phyllotaxy.
(iv) Hibiscus leaf is an example of palmately compound leaf.

• A. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• B. Only (i)
• C. Both (ii) and (iii)
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (ii) and (iii)

• In a compound leaf, the lamina is divided completely into distinct and separate segments.
• Reticulate venation is the characteristic of dicots. In reticulate venation the main vein of a leaf forms numerous irregular branches and as a result a net like arrangement is formed.
• When two leaves occur opposite one another at each node, it is referred to as opposite phyllotaxy. E.g., Guava.
• Hibiscus leaf is an example of a simple leaf, as its leaf has an undivided lamina. The leaf is entire without the incisions reaching the base of the midrib.