Structure Of Leaf And Adaptions Flashcards
1
Q
Leaf
A
Large surface area capture more light
2
Q
Palisade mesophyll layer
A
Packed with chloroplasts packed end on end to allow maximum number of cells in sunlight.
3
Q
Upper epidermis
A
Let’s light thought to the palisade layer
4
Q
Cuticle
A
Waxy layer that is transparent to let light through and stops water escaping
5
Q
Stomata
A
Open to let CO2 in
6
Q
Guard cells
A
Control opening and closing of stomata
7
Q
Spongy mesophyll
A
Moist walls and packed loosely for CO2 to diffuse in and out easily
