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Name and define three patterns in which leaves are arranged on stems. [3 MARKS]
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Leaves are arranged in different patterns at the node on the stem. The arrangement can be alternate, opposite and whorled.
1. In an alternate leaf arrangement, there is oneleaf pernodeand they alternate sides.
2. In an opposite arrangement,two leaves arise from the same node on opposite sides of the stem.
3. In a whorled arrangement,there are at least three leaves at eachnode of the stem.
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Leaves are arranged in different patterns at the node on the stem. The arrangement can be alternate, opposite and whorled.
1. In an alternate leaf arrangement, there is oneleaf pernodeand they alternate sides.
2. In an opposite arrangement,two leaves arise from the same node on opposite sides of the stem.
3. In a whorled arrangement,there are at least three leaves at eachnode of the stem.
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