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Q. A simple leaf can be differentiated from the pinnae of a compound leaf on the basis of presence or absence of

Morphology of Flowering Plants

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A compound leaf is that where the lamina is completely broken down into distinct segments or leaflets which are separately articulated at base. Leaflets resemble leaf in having base, stalks, blade. Leaflets differ from the whole leaves in the absence of axillary buds, basal stipules and origin in the same plane.