The Pattern of Leaf Arrangement on the Shoots of Land

question 52

Multiple Choice

The pattern of leaf arrangement on the shoots of land plants is critical for

• A)increasing the shade of the lower leaves.
• B)decreasing the surface area of leaves for the exposure of light.
• C)increasing the rate of photosynthesis.
• D)increasing the rate of transpiration.

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