Cell Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What are epidermal cells for?
A
Protection; no chloroplasts
2
Q
What is the cuticle for?
A
Prevention of H2O loss; waxy
3
Q
What are palisade cells for?
A
Photosynthesis; contain lots of chloroplasts, long narrow columns
4
Q
What is the stomata for?
A
Transpiration; O2 out + CO2 in, openings in lower epidermis, only on bottom
5
Q
What is spongy tissue for?
A
Some photosynthesis, air spaces
6
Q
What are vascular cells made up of?
A
Xylem and phloem
7
Q
What do guard cells do?
A
Guard the stomata; swell- opening bigger and contract- opening smaller, swell when watered well contract when hot/dry
