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Anisophylly is

A

Different types of leaves on the same plant

B

Unequal sized opposite leaves

C

Presence of lobed and entire leaves

D

Leaves with unequal sized basal and terminal leaflets.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Anisophylly**: Anisophylly refers to a condition in plants where the leaves on the same plant exhibit different sizes and forms. This phenomenon is a result of dorsiventral symmetry in the plant's shoot system. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Different types of leaves on the same plant" - This describes heterophyllous plants, where leaves are distinctly different in shape and size. Thus, this option is incorrect. - **Option B**: "Unequal sized opposite leaves" - This aligns with the definition of anisophylly, as it indicates that the leaves are of different sizes while being positioned oppositely on the stem. This option is correct. - **Option C**: "Presence of lobed and entire leaves" - This does not specifically describe anisophylly and is therefore incorrect. - **Option D**: "Leaves with unequal sized basal and terminal leaflets" - While this might suggest some variation, it does not accurately define anisophylly and is incorrect. 3. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all options, the correct answer to the question "Anisophylly is" is **Option B: Unequal sized opposite leaves**. ---
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