Key Terms — Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
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Endothermic
A
Requires energy
2
Q
Waxy cuticle
A
Prevents water loss
3
Q
Upper epidermis
A
Transparent for light absorption of mesophyll
Make waxy cuticle
4
Q
Palisade mesophyll
A
Main place for photosynthesis
Neat row
Packed w chloroplast
Nearest to upper surface
5
Q
Spongy mesophyll
A
Air space allows rapid co2 and o2 diffusion
6
Q
Guard cells
A
Opens and closes stomata
7
Q
Stomata
A
For diffusion of co2 and o2
8
Q
Xylem
A
Soil —> root hair cells —> 1 stem of xylem vessel —> palisade mesophyll
9
Q
Phloem
A
Takes away glucose as sucrose
10
Q
Limiting factor
A
The factor in shortest supply which limits the rate of photosynthesis
