Adaptions Of A Leaf Flashcards
1
Q
Palisade mesophyll layer with chloroplasts
A
Tall thin cells packed with chloroplasts - ideal for trapping light
2
Q
Stomata
A
Tiny pores in the leaf that allow gases to enter and leave the leaf
More on the lower surface compared to the upper surface
3
Q
Guard cells
A
Sausage shaped cells that surround the stoma
Control the size of stomata in order to reduce water loss
4
Q
Cuticle
A
Waxy transparent layer that reduces evaporation but allow light through
5
Q
Upper epidermis
A
A layer of thin cells that act as a protective layer
6
Q
Spongy mesophyll with many air spaces
A
Loosely packed cells with large air spaces between site of gas exchange
Air spaces make diffusion of gases more efficient
