Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Cuticle
A
protects leaf from water loss from evaporation or absorption of water and excessive absorption of light
2
Q
Epidermis
A
allows light to pass through and colorless
3
Q
Palisade mesophyll
A
Palisade mesophyll cells are the location of photosynthesis (contain chloroplasts)
4
Q
Spongy mesophyll
A
spongy mesophyll cells create air pockets for gas exchange
5
Q
Guard cells
A
Open and close stomata
6
Q
Stomata
A
opening in the leaf which regulates the excess exchange of co2,02 and h20
7
Q
Vascular bundles
A
contain xylem and phloem
phloem transports sugars
xylem transports water and minerals
8
Q
what percentage of water loss is the stomata responsible for
A
85%
