Plant Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
Epidermal (upper and lower epidermis)
A
Tissue which covers the plant.
2
Q
Palisade mesophyll/cells
A
Contains many chloroplasts and can photosynthesise.
3
Q
Spongy mesophyll
A
Contains some chloroplasts, many air spaces and a large surface area for diffusion of gases.
4
Q
Waxy cuticles
A
Reduce water loss.
5
Q
Xylem
A
Transports water and dissolved mineral ions from the root to the rest of the plant.
6
Q
Phloem
A
Transports dissolved food substances from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
7
Q
Why do leaves have airspace?
A
Because it holds CO2 and O2.
