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Biology Anatomy of Flowering Plants Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Considering the intricate details of isobilateral leaves, which of the following statements are accurate?

A
Stomata in isobilateral leaves are limited to the lower epidermal surface.
,
B
Bulliform cells, when turgid, expose the leaf surface to minimize water loss.
and ,
C
The parallel venation in monocot leaves results in the distinction between the sizes of vascular bundles in primary and secondary veins. and and (E) only
D
The presence of bulliform cells is exclusive to the abaxial epidermal cells.
(E) In isobilateral leaves, the mesophyll doesn't differentiate into palisade and spongy parenchyma. Choose the correct answer. only only (E) only

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Incorrect. In isobilateral leaves (like in most monocots), stomata are typically present on both surfaces (both adaxial and abaxial).

Incorrect. When bulliform cells become turgid, they cause the leaf to spread out, exposing the leaf surface, but this is not to minimize water loss. When they become flaccid, they cause the leaf to curl, which helps to minimize water loss.
Incorrect. Parallel venation in monocot leaves generally results in vascular bundles of similar sizes, especially when viewed in vertical sections.
Incorrect. Bulliform cells are generally present on the adaxial surface of isobilateral leaves.
(E) Correct. In isobilateral leaves, the mesophyll typically does not differentiate extensively into palisade and spongy parenchyma. The cells are more uniformly chlorenchymatous.

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