NEET Botany Leaf MCQ Question
If a plant displays a whorled phyllotaxy, and has 5 leaves per whorl, how many leaves would you expect to find on a stem with 4 nodes?
20 leaves
10 leaves
15 leaves
25 leaves
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In a whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at each node. For 5 leaves per whorl and 4 nodes, the total number of leaves is 5 x 4 = 20.
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