Photosynthesis: Part 7: Structure of the Leaf Flashcards
1
Q
Clear
A
Epidermis Layer
2
Q
Less tightly packed than Palisade layer
A
Spongy Mesophyll
3
Q
Surrounded by air sacs
A
Spongy Mesophyll
4
Q
Allow exchange of Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Water Vapor
A
Spongy Mesophyll
5
Q
Tightly packed cells that consist of chloroplast
A
Palisade layer
6
Q
Where the majority of photosynthesis occur
A
Palisade layer
7
Q
No photosynthesis
A
Epidermis Layer
8
Q
Waterproof
A
Cutin
9
Q
Above the Epidermis Layer
A
Cutin
10
Q
Protects delicate underlying cells and allows light to pass into the leaf
A
Epidermis Layer
11
Q
Minimizes water loss
A
Cutin
12
Q
Control the opening and the closing of the Stomates
A
Guard Cells
13
Q
Allows the exchange of gases with minimum water loss
A
Stomates
