Q.

Refer to the given diagram showing a cross section of leaf.

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Which of the following statements are not correct regarding this?
(i) It is an isobilateral leaf.
(ii) The leaf shows reticulate venation.
(iii) The leaf may exhibit kranz anatomy.
(iv) Such type of leaf may be present in plants undergoing C4 pathway.
(v) Mesophyll is differentiated into palisade and spongy parenchyma.
(vi) Such type of leaf is found in hydrophytes.
(vii) Such type of leaf is found in members of Family Poaceae.

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a

(i), (ii) and (iv)
 

b

(i), (iii), (iv) and (vii)

c

(ii), (v) and (vi)

d

(iii), (v), (vi) and (vii)

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The figure represents T.S. of Isobilateral leaf. Leaf show parallel venation. In the case of isobilateral leaf, the mesophyll tissue in the leaves is not differentiated. It is made up of either only spongy or palisade parenchyma cells. These type of leaves are similar in appearance on both the sides and hence, are called as isobilateral type of leaves. These type of leaves are found in grasses and monocots e.g., maize.

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