Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing various types of leaf arrangements on a stem. If a pair of leaves arises at each node and they lie opposite to each other, what is this type of phyllotaxy called?
A
Alternate
B
Opposite
C
Whorled
D
Spiral
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In the opposite type of phyllotaxy, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other, as seen in Calotropis and guava plants.
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