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Question
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What are the main parts of a leaf?
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Solution
A leaf has the following main parts:
1. Leaf stalk or petiole -It joins the leaf with the stem of the
2. Leaf base -The point where a leaf is attached to the stem.
3. Lamina or leaf blade-Flat, green, expanded portion of the leaf.
4. Midrib-Petiole extends into the leaf along its center as the midrib. Many veins arise from it.
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