Leaflet Petiolule -Rachis Petiole (A) (B) FIGURE 6-7 Leaflets of compound leaves have the same structure and metabolism as simple leaves. In pinnately compound leaves (rose, A) the petiolules of leaflets are attached to the rachis, but in palmately compound leaves (Virginia creeper, B) they attach to the end of the petiole. In either type, any leaflet can be damaged or can abscise without affecting the remainder of the leaf.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

If a leaf has a blade that consists of one piece of tissue, we say the leaf is __________________. If the blade consists of several pieces, however, we say it is a __________________ leaf. What type of leaf is shown for a rose as shown ? For a Virginia creeper?

Leaflet
Petiolule
-Rachis
Petiole
(A)
(B)
FIGURE 6-7 Leaflets of compound leaves have the same structure and metabolism
as simple leaves. In pinnately compound leaves (rose, A) the petiolules of leaflets are
attached to the rachis, but in palmately compound leaves (Virginia creeper, B) they
attach to the end of the petiole. In either type, any leaflet can be damaged or can abscise
without affecting the remainder of the leaf.
Transcribed Image Text:Leaflet Petiolule -Rachis Petiole (A) (B) FIGURE 6-7 Leaflets of compound leaves have the same structure and metabolism as simple leaves. In pinnately compound leaves (rose, A) the petiolules of leaflets are attached to the rachis, but in palmately compound leaves (Virginia creeper, B) they attach to the end of the petiole. In either type, any leaflet can be damaged or can abscise without affecting the remainder of the leaf.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Plant structure & growth
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education