photosynthehsi Flashcards
1
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function of guard cells
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they help to regulate the movement of gasses into and out of the leaf. They also help to control the loss of water vapour (transpiration)
2
Q
chloropast
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green structures found in mesophyll cells that contain chlorophyll
3
Q
chlorophyll
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the green chemical required for photosynthesis
4
Q
upper epidemis
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cells here contain no chloroplast and are transparent to allow light into the leaf.
5
Q
lower epidemis
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stomata are found here. Other than guard cells the cells in this layer contain no chloroplasts
6
Q
spongy mesophyll
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contain air spaces to allow the movement of gases throughout the leaf.
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