Exchange surface in Leaves Flashcards
1
Q
What are the structures in a leaf?
A
Palisade mesophyll, upper epidermis, lower epidermis, spongy mesophyll, cuticle, guard cell and stomata.
2
Q
What is the cuticle?
A
The cuticle is the waxy layer.
3
Q
What do the upper epidermis and lower epidermis do?
A
They cover the plant
4
Q
What is the purpose of the spongy mesophyll?
A
It is where gas exchange happens.
5
Q
What is the purpose of the guard cell and stomata?
A
Transpiration happens here.
