Q. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
  1. Petiole- part of leaf by which it is attached to the stem
  2. Lamina- the broad, green part of the leaf
  3. Midrib- line on leaf
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: The part of leaf by which it is attached to the stem is called petiole. The broad, green part of the leaf is called lamina. The lines on the leaf are called veins. A prominent line in the middle of the leaf is called the midrib. The design made by veins in a leaf is called the leaf venation. If this design is net-like on both sides of midrib, the venation is reticulate.
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