Leaf Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Leaf Adaptations
A
- Large surface area
- Thin
- Flat
2
Q
Waxy Cuticle
A
Prevents transpiration
3
Q
Transpiration
A
Loss of water vapour from the leaf
4
Q
Upper Epidermis
A
Transparent to allow light to enter the leaf
5
Q
Palisade Mesophyll
A
Contains lots of chloroplasts which absorb light in photosynthesis.
5
Q
Spongy Mesophyll
A
Air spaces allow gases to diffuse.
6
Q
Xylem
A
Brings water to the leaf
7
Q
Phloem
A
Removes sugar
8
Q
Guard cells
A
control opening/closing of stomata
9
Q
Stomata
A
Allows carbon dioxide into the leaf and oxygen out.
10
Q
Magnesium Deficiency
A
Yellow Leaves
11
Q
Nitrate Deficiency
A
Stunted growth
