Plant Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of palisade mesophyll
A
Photosynthesis, there full of chloroplast to absorb light
2
Q
What is the function of sponges mesophyll
A
They have air spaces allowing CO2 to diffuse, to the stomata
3
Q
What does Xylem do?
A
Transports water from the roots to the stem and leaves
4
Q
What does phloem do?
A
Transports dissolved sugars, provided by photosynthesis, to the rest of the plant
5
Q
Adaptions of the upper epidermis?
A
Transparent
Covered with waxy cuticle, which reduces evaporation
6
Q
What are adaptions of the lower epidermis
A
Has a lot of tomato’s allowing CO2 in and O2 to leave
