Description of Plant Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Waxy Cuticle
A
Waterproof waxy layer, reduces water loss from leaf
2
Q
Epidermis
A
Transparent, no chloroplasts, protects inner layers of cell
3
Q
Palisade Layer
A
Cells full of chloroplasts, where most photosynthesis takes place
4
Q
Spongy Mesophyll Cells
A
Contain large interconnected air spaces to allow free diffusion between stomata and mesophyll cells
