The Key Contrast in Comparison Between a Simple Leaf and a Compound

question 5

Multiple Choice

The key contrast in comparison between a simple leaf and a compound leaf is that

• A) a leaf blade is the only structure of a simple leaf, while compound leaves have leaflets.
• B) there are no stomata in the simple leaves, but there are stomata in compound leaves.
• C) simple leaves have xylem only, while compound leaves have both xylem and phloem.
• D) parallel veins are in the simple leaves, while compound leaves have netlike veins.
• E) petioles are absent on simple leaves.

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