Plant tissues and organs Flashcards

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What are plant tissues and organs

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organs roots stem flowers leaves 

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leaf tissue

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upper and lower epidermis- cover and protect the leaf. Can secrete a waxy substance
Thin upper epidermis- allows some light to penetrate through
Palisade mesophyll- Photosynthesis happens here.
Lots of chloroplasts- contain chlorophyll to absorb light,
Spongy Mesophyll- gas exchange by diffusion takes place
Stomata- control water loss.

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