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Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf internal structure of dicot leaf

An undifferentiated mesophyll is found in

  1. Isobilateral leaves

  2. Dorsiventral mesophytic leaves

  3. Dorsiventral xerophytic leaves

  4. Vertical leaves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.Isobilateral leaves – Mesophyll is undifferentiated, contains spongy parenchyma only.

B.Dorsiventral mesophytic leaves – Mesophyll is differentiated into upper palisade parenchyma and lower spongy parenchyma.

C.Dorsiventral xerophytic leaves – Mesophyll is differentiated into upper and lower palisade parenchyma and middle spongy parenchyma.

D.Vertical leaves - Mesophyll is differentiated into upper and lower palisade parenchyma and middle spongy parenchyma.

So, the correct option is ‘isobilateral leaves’.

Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf internal structure of dicot leaf

Isobilateral leaves have stomata on

  1. Both upper and lower surfaces

  2. Upper surface only

  3. Lower surface only

  4. None of the two surfaces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In isobilateral leaves or monocot leaves, stomata are present on both upper or adaxial epidermis as well as lower epidermis or abaxial epidermis.

So, the correct option is ‘Both upper and lower surfaces’.

Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf internal structure of dicot leaf

What differentiates a dicot leaf from monocot leaf?

  1. Stomata only on upper side

  2. Differentiation of palisade and spongy parenchyma

  3. Parallel venation

  4. Stomata on upper and lower sides
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dicot leaf differs from monocot leaf anatomically in terms of presence of more number of stomata in the lower epidermis, presence of differentiated mesophyll,  and vascular bundle.

So, the correct option is 'Differentiation of palisade and spongy parenchyma'.

Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf internal structure of dicot leaf

Isobilateral leaf is characterised by

  1. Similarly green two surfaces

  2. Amphistomatic nature

  3. Undifferentiated mesophyll

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leaf, in which both surfaces are similar in appearance are called isobilateral leaves. These are found in monocotyledons. It is due to the presence of spongy parenchyma.

So, the correct option is ‘Similarly two green surfaces’.    

Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf

Which one describes the correct features of plant leaves?

  1. Hair on the lower surface and waxy cuticle

  2. Hair on the upper surface an no cuticle

  3. Epidermis without stomata

  4. Presence of endodermis and casparian strips
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Leaves have a layer of waxy cuticle on their surface as it helps in preventing water loss due to excess transpiration. The leaves may also have hair on the lower surface which act as trichomes and protect the surface of the leaves.
  • The epidermis of the leaves has minute pores called stomata through which gaseous exchange takes place.
  • Endodermis and Casparian strips are present in the roots of the plants.
So, the correct answer is 'Hair on the lower surface and waxy cuticle'.

Multiple choice botany internal structure of root, stem and leaf internal structure of monocot leaf internal structure of leaf (dicot and monocot) anatomy of leaf

Which one is correct about bulliform/ motor cell?

  1. It is seen in grasses.

  2. It is large-sized, colorless, vacuolate cells on the adaxial surface of monocot leaf.

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bulliform cells or the motor cells are the modified epidermal cells present on the upper surface or the adaxial surface of the monocot leaf (the grasses). They are colourless, large-sized and vacuolated cells. They regulate the rolling of leaves to prevent the loss of water. When water is adequately present, they become turgid and keep the leaf open and exposed. When there is scarcity of water, the become flaccid and roll-up the leaf to prevent the loss of water.

Hence, the correct nswer is 'Both of the above'