Photosynthesis Flashcards
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Xylem and Phloem…
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These tissues transport substances to and from the leaf.
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Mesophyll is…
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This is part of the leaf that carries out photosynthesis.
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Xylem…
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Brings water and mineral ions from the roots.
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Phloem..
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Carries away the sugars that have been made by the mesophyll.
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Epidermis is…
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A layer of cells that covers the whole leaf.
The epidermis protects the cells underneath it, stopping them from losing too much water. It also helps to stop pathogens getting into the plant.
