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Which statement best describes a dorsiventral leaf?

  1. It has distinct upper and lower surfaces with different internal organization
  2. It has vascular bundles that are scattered irregularly throughout the epidermal tissue
  3. It completely lacks both xylem and phloem vascular tissue
  4. It is a leaf-like structure found only in underground root systems
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Correct answer: It has distinct upper and lower surfaces with different internal organization

A dorsiventral leaf has anatomically distinct upper and lower surfaces. Many dicot leaves show this pattern, with palisade mesophyll toward the upper side and spongy mesophyll toward the lower side.

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