Leaf Structure Flashcards

1
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Stoma

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Gap at bottom of leaf between the guard cell, allows breathing

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2
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Upper epidermids

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The epidermis (outer layer of a plant) at the top

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3
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Lower epidermis

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The epidermis (outer layer of a plant) at the bittom

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4
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Chloroplast

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Green things which contain chlorophyll and where photosynthesis takes place

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5
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Waxy cutile

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A thin layer on the epidemis, it reduces the water lost from the leaf

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6
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Paliside mesophyll

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Below the upper epidermis, where most the photosynthesis happens

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7
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Spongy mesophyll

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Have large air spaces between them. Allow movement and exchange of gas, especially oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor. They contain chloroplast, located inbetween the paliside mesophyll and lower epidermis

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8
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Guard cell

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A pair of curved shape cellls surrounding the stomata. They control the opening and closing of stomata

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