Leaves Flashcards
1
Q
Upper epidermis
A
holds leaf tissue together
2
Q
Palisade layer
A
For photosynthesis
3
Q
Xylem
A
Water transport
4
Q
Phloem
A
Food transport
5
Q
Spongy layer
A
Gas exchange
6
Q
Lower epidermis
A
Keeps tissues together
7
Q
Each cuticle
A
To protect and keep in water
8
Q
Leaf adapted
A
- network of specials cells in veins
- storms allows gas exchange
PHOTOSYTHEIS
9
Q
How plants produce food
A
Photosynthesis is controlled by enzymes
Enzymes reach 40-50 become denatured
C+w- glucose- o
10
Q
How do plants use glucose
A
- respiration
- make cellulose for cell wall
- make fat for storage in seeds
- more nitrogen is added for growth.
- more starch for storage
