Structure Of Leaf Flashcards
1
Q
What does the large flat surface area of a leaf do?
A
Its absorbs maximum sunlight
2
Q
What does the thin lamina do?
A
It allows a quick gaseous exchange and allows sunlight to reach every mesophyll cell
3
Q
What does the interconnecting system of air spaces between mesophyll cells do?
A
It allows rapid diffusion of Co2 in each cell
4
Q
What does stomata in the epidermal layer do?
A
The stomata opens in sunlight allowing Co2 to move in and oxygen to move out
5
Q
What does more chloroplast in upper paliside do?
A
It absorbs maximum sunlight
6
Q
What to veins connecting xylem and phloem do?
A
They transport water and minerals
7
Q
What does petiole do?
A
Its holds the leaf in position to receive maximum sunlight
8
Q
What does waxy cuticle prevent?
A
Water loss
