Question

Which of the following leaf modifications is beneficial in a low-light environment, e.g., the understory of a rainforest? (More than one choice may apply.)

(A) Iridescent and reflective.
(B) Undersides are red from high levels of anthocyanin pigments.
(C) Covered in hairs.
(D) Have a LARGE surface area.
(E) Have very SMALL surface area.
(F) Sharp (nonphotosynthetic) spines.

Answer 1

Answer: A, B and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

A) If a leaf is iridescent and reflects light or colors from other objects, it helps to stand out from the rest in a low-light environment.

B) The anthocyanin pigments give the leaf a different coloration, so it has a different impact in a darker o flat colored space.

D) Having a large surface area will help to stand out from plants with small leaves.