leaves Flashcards

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Stomata

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Pores in the underside of the leaf that allow the passage of gases in and out of the leaf

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Xylem

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Tubes that transport water from the roots to the leaves and the rest of the plant

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Phloem

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Tubes that transport sugars produced in the leaves the during photosynthesis to the rest of the plant

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Guard Cells

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Specialised cells that prevent water loss by controlling when the stomata open and close

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Chloroplasts

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Organelle containing chlorophyll- the green pigment used to absorb light energy.

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Air Spaces

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Empty spaces in the leaf to allow the movement of gases for photosynthesis

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Palisade Cells

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Long thin cells that contain many chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

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Epidermis

upper and lower

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Protective layer of transparent cells that contain few or no chloroplasts at all.

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Cuticle

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Waxy outer covering that prevents water loss from the leaf.

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10
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Spongy
Mesophyll
Cells

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Irregularly shaped cells that act as a temporary store for starch and sugars.

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