Plants Labels Functions Flashcards
1
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Cuticle
A
Allows sunlight to pass through for photosynthesis
2
Q
Upper and lower epidermis
A
Prevents the loss of water and provides an extra layer between the outside and the inside of the leaf
3
Q
Palisade cells
A
Contain a large number of chloroplasts for maximum light absorption
4
Q
Xylem
A
Transports water and nutrients from the soil to the stems and leaves
5
Q
Phloem
A
Moves food substances that the plant has produced by photosynthesis
6
Q
Spongy mesophyll
A
To allow for the interchange of gases (CO2) that are needed for photosynthesis
7
Q
Stomata
A
Stomata regulate gaseous exchange between the plant and environment and control of water loss
8
Q
Sub-stomatal air chamber
A
Allows movement of gases
