Question

Differentiate between the following
1. Simple leaf and compound leaf​

Answer 1

Question:

Differentiate between Simple leaf and Compound leaf.

Answer:

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Method 1 (In columns) :

Simple leaf :

• An undivided leaf blade
• The leaf blade is undivided
• Lateral bud occurs at the base of the petiole
• Maple, Black Cherry, Guava, Oak and Mango are some examples.

Compound leaf:

• A leaf which contains a series of leaflets attached to the midrib.
• The leaf blade is divided into leaflets.
• There are no lateral buds at the base of each leaflet.
• Neem, Rose, Buckeye, and Shame plant are some examples.

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Method 2 (In paragraph) :

The main difference between simple leaf and compound leaf is that the simple leaf has an undivided leaf blade while the leaf blade of a compound leaf is divided into several leaflets. Furthermore, a simple leaf always contains a lateral bud at the base while a compound leaf has no lateral buds at the base of the leaflet.

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More Information:

Simple leaf and compound leaf are two types of leaves that occur in dicots. The three components of a leaf are the leaf blade or lamina, petiole, and stipule. The leaf blade is the broad portion of the leaf attached to the petiole, which attaches the leaf to the stem. The small bud-like structures at the base of the leaf are the stipules.

Answer 2

A simple leaf blade is undivided as shown on the left (though the margins may be toothed or even lobed). The blade of a compound leaf is divided into several leaflets as shown on the right. Each leaf, whether simple or compound, has a bud at its base (on the twig). There are no buds at the base of each leaflet.