Bio 10 - C3 Flashcards
Cuticle
Waxy substance that protects the epidermal layer
Helps prevent water loss
Dermal
Upper Epidermis
One-cell thick
Layer is tightly packed, transparent
*Protects the leaf against physical damage and pathogens (bacteria/fungi)
Dermal
–Upper epidermis is mainly involved in water conservation by eliminating excess sunlight.–
Lower Epidermis
One-cell thick
Layer is tightly packed, transparent
(PPD+P) *Protects the leaf against Physical Damage and Pathogens (bacteria/fungi)
Dermal
–more stomata–
–Lower epidermis is mainly involved in the gas exchange.–
Stomata
(agio)
Allows Gas In + Out of leaf
Small openings in the epidermal layer that can open or close
Stomata is the hole between the 2 guard cells
Guard Cells - Explain the controlling of the stomata
Water loss can be controlled by guard cells
Opening - guard cells gain water => moist environment, light, low CO2
Closing - guard cells lose water => dry environment
Xylem
Vascular Tissue Cells
(Xy to the sky, flow to the low)
Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals upwards from the roots to the leaves (to the sky)
Cells are dead
Phloem
Vascular Tissue Cells
(Xy to the sky, flow to the low)
Phloem transports sugars produced by the leaves to various parts of the plant where they are needed
(Sugar produced by photosynthesis)
Palisade Cells
Ground Tissue Cells
Long and narrow cells (P - looks like palace)
Many chloroplasts
(MLP) Site of most of the leaf’s photosynthesis
Spongy Tissue Cells
Loosely packed cells that contain chloroplasts
Carry out photosynthesis
**Air Space Between cells Allow for Gas Transport Within the leaf.
(AS BAGT)
**Spaces allow for more efficient gas exchange
(SAMEE)
Vascular Bundle
Vascular Tissue Cells
Series of Tubes that are Visible as Leaf Veins (ST VLV)
Contains Xylem and Phloem that transport fluids
Root System
Absorbs water and minerals from below ground
Root System - Organs - Roots
Often store carbohydrates
Absorb minerals and water
What does Shoot System do?
Absorb CO2 and light above ground
Stems
Supports the leaves and reproductive structure
Leaves
The main photosynthetic organ of the plant
Dermal Tissue
Protective Covering/Layer
- Cuticle
- Epidermis
- Stomata
Vascular Tissue
Carries out long distance transport of materials between root and shoot system
- Vascular Bundle
- Xylem
- Phloem
Ground Tissue
Specialized for storage, photosynthesis, and support.
- Palisade Cells
- Spongy Tissue Cells