Biolagy photosynthsis Flashcards
1
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What is the upper epidermis?
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it is s transparent layer of cells to let light through
2
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what is the palisade layer?
A
it is densely packed with many chloroplasts for more absorption of light
3
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what is the spongy layer?
A
it has lots of air spaces to increase the surface area for more diffusion of carbon dioxide
4
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lower epidermis
A
it has lots of stomata to increase carbon dioxide diffusion into the leaf
5
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vascular bundle
A
2 diffrent tissues - xylem tissue - transports water and mineral irons. Phloem tissue - transports the products of photosynthesis (e.g sucrose) in solution
6
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guard cell
A
open the stomata so that the carbon dioxide can diffuse into the leaf
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