Question

Study the following statements regarding the anatomy of isobilateral leaf. (i) Stomata are equally distributed on both the surfaces. (ii) Certain adaxial epidermal cells are modified into bulliform cells in grasses. (iii) The vascular bundles are radial. (iv) Phloem is adaxially placed. Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(i) and (ii)

Answer 2

In an isobilateral (equifacial) leaf, vascular bundles are conjoint and collateral, Xylem lies towards the adaxial (upper) side and phloem lies towards abaxial (lower) side of leaf,