Question

compare different types of leaves, such as a hibiscus leaf and a grass leaf. Do the veins of the leaves have the same pattern

Answer 1

The, so called, veins in leaves, ie. venation, are the transport cells of the leave carrying water from the roots and the sugar products of photosynthesis down to the rest of the plant. Other chemicals also travel along these ‘highways’ eg. minerals, hormones, etc.

The, so called, veins in leaves, ie. venation, are the transport cells of the leave carrying water from the roots and the sugar products of photosynthesis down to the rest of the plant. Other chemicals also travel along these ‘highways’ eg. minerals, hormones, etc.In addition, because of the rugged nature of the cells of which the veins are constructed, they offer a degree of strength and support for the shape and orientation of the leaf. These cells are remarkably durable. There are few things in Nature more beautiful than a leaf that has rotted away all except the

venation.

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