9.1 Plant Tissues (Extra) Flashcards by Gwatkin G

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What is the function of the waxy cuticles?

A

Protects the leaf and prevents water loss

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What is the function of the upper epidermis?

A

Prevents water loss, protecting the leaf

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What is the function of the palisade mesophyll?

A

Mainly responsible for producing food and oxygen for the plant through photosynthesis

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What is the function of the spongy mesophyll?

A

Provides large air pockets for gas exchange

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What is the function of the lower epidermis?

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Prevents water loss, protecting the leaf

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What is the function of the guard cells?

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Use osmotic pressure to open and close stomata

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