Multiple choice

A compound leaf is one in which the leaf blade is divided into a number of small leaf like structures known as

  1. leaf-lets

  2. pinnae

  3. rachis

  4. either (1) or (2)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A compound leaf's blade is divided into leaflets (pinnae is the technical term). 'Leaf-lets' is the common descriptive spelling. Rachis is the central axis of compound leaf. Option D 'either (1) or (2)' correctly allows both common and technical terms.