Kansas Leaves - Function and Parts

What is the main function of leaves?

• Absorb water

• Gather sunlight for photosynthesis

• Store food

• Support the plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a part of a leaf?

• A) Lamina (blade)

• B) Stipules

• C) Margin

• D) Root

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main flat part of the leaf, also called the blade.

• Lamina

• Petiole

• Stomata

• Vein

Which part of the leaf is sometimes present, as mentioned in the list of parts?

• A) Petiole

• B) Margin

• C) Vein

• D) Stipule

Match the following leaf parts with their correct description:

• Small leaf-like appendage at the base

• Midrib

• Stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem

• Stipule

• Main flat part of the leaf

• Petiole

• Central vein

• Lamina (blade)

Which type of leaf venation has several primary veins diverging from a point?

• Palmate

• Pinnate

• Parallel

• Dichotomous

Which type of leaf venation has veins arranged axially, not intersecting?

• Palmate

• Pinnate

• Parallel

• Reticulate

Which type of leaf venation has secondary veins paired oppositely?

• Palmate

• Pinnate

• Arcuate

• Rotate

Fill in the blank: Veins carry _______ and water in leaves.

• minerals

• sugar

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Refer to the diagram of 'Simple vs. Compound' leaves. Which of the following is a characteristic of a compound leaf?

• It has only one leaf blade attached to the petiole.

• It has multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole.

• There is a bud at the base of each leaflet.

• It has no petiole.