Lesson 8: The Leaf Flashcards

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1
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cross section diagram of leaf

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draw it

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what is this (diagram of leaf)

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cross section of a leaf

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3
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What is the Function of a leaf?

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All leaves are highly adapted to carry out photosynthesis.

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4
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Waxy layer

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Reduces the amount of water evaporating.

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Palisade layer

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Palisade layer

Contains cells packed with chloroplasts. Main site of photosynthesis.

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Spongy layer

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Spongy layer

Contains air spaces allowing carbon dioxide to diffuse into the leaf. Oxygen diffuses out of the leaf.

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Guard Cells

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Guard Cells

Open and close stomata.

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stomata

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Allows gases to diffuse into and out of the leaf.

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Chloroplasts

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Chloroplasts

Site of photosynthesis. Contains green pigment chlorophyll

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