Parts of A Leaf

Question 1

What are Epidermal Cells?

Answer 1

Description: A waxy substance, It does not include chloroplasts, has one cell layer thick covering the entire leaf

Function: Protecting the leaf

Question 2

What are Palisade Tissue Cells?

Answer 2

Description: A long/narrow (column-like) cells packed closely together.

Function: photosynthesis, packed with chloroplasts

Question 3

What are Spongy Tissue Cells?

Answer 3

Description: Round, Loosely Packed Cells, Involves Chloroplasts

Function: Gas and Water Exchange, Site of photosynthesis

Question 4

What are Stomata and Guard Cells?

Answer 4

Description: Small openings on the underside of a leaf

Function: Stomata permits exchange of CO2, O2, and H2O vapor; guard cells open or close stomata

Question 5

What are Vascular Tissue Cells?

Answer 5

Description: Sequence of tubes or leaf veins called phloem and xylem

They are organized in vascular bundles in roots and stems of plants.

Function: Phloem and Xylem transfer fluid throughout the plant

a. they carry sugars which are made by leaves.