Photosynthesis

Question 1

Cuticle

Answer 1

A layer of wax that helps reduce water loss

Question 2

Epidermis

Answer 2

Layer of protective cells

Question 3

Guard Cells

Answer 3

They regulate the opening and closing of the stomata. When there is too much water loss they close

Question 4

Stomata

Answer 4

Pores in the surface of the leaf that allow for gas exchange

Question 5

Mesophyll

Answer 5

cells that contain chloroplasts (spongy or palisade)

Question 6

Vein

Answer 6

Used for transport

Question 7

Parts of the Vein

Answer 7

Bundle Sheath cells, Xylem, and the Phloem

Question 8

Bundle Sheath cells

Answer 8

Form the outer rim of the vein, used for storage

Question 9

Xylem

Answer 9

Helps transport water

Question 10

Phloem

Answer 10

Tranports sugars

Question 11

Thylakoid membrane

Answer 11

Contains chlorophyll and other pigments to absorb light energy

Question 12

Thylakoid space

Answer 12

Some of the light reactions take place here

Question 13

Stroma

Answer 13

Site of glucose production

Question 14

CO2 and Rubisco make

Answer 14

G3P

Question 15

What does chlorophyll do?

Answer 15

Absorbs light thus making the e- excited