Which of the following statement is correct about a leaf?

Question

Which of the following statement is correct about a leaf? (A) It has originated from root apical meristem. (B) It is arranged in basipetal order. (C) It arises from axillary bud. (D) It bears a bud in its axil.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Leaf originates from shoot apical meristem and is arranged in acropetal manner, in which young leaves are present towards apex and mature leaves are present towards base. A bud develops from axil of leaf and is known as axillary bud.

Q. Which of the following statement is correct about a leaf?

It has originated from root apical meristem.

It is arranged in basipetal order.

It arises from axillary bud.

It bears a bud in its axil.

Leaf originates from shoot apical meristem and is arranged in acropetal manner, in which young leaves are present towards apex and mature leaves are present towards base. A bud develops from axil of leaf and is known as axillary bud.