The Leaf

Question 1

What is a leaf?

Answer 1

This is the flattend portion of a plant that grows from the stem

Question 2

What are the external structure of the leaf?

Answer 2

Apex
Margin
Lamina
Network Of viens
Petiole

Question 3

What is the apex?

Answer 3

This is the tip of the leaf

Question 4

What is the margin?

Answer 4

This is the outer edge of the leaf

Question 5

What is the mid-rib?

Answer 5

This is the middle vein of the leaf that gives structural stability to the leaf

Question 6

What is another name for the lamina?

Answer 6

The blade

Question 7

What is the lamina?

Answer 7

This is the flat, thin and broad part of the leaf that provides a large surface area to capture sunlight for photosynthesis

Question 8

What is the network of veins/

Answer 8

This is the part of the leaf that contains the vessels that transport water and food

Question 9

What is the petiole

Answer 9

This is the part of the leaf that connects to the leaf to the stem of the plant

Question 10

What are the basic structures of a plant?

Answer 10

These are the roots, stems, flowers and leaves

Question 11

Adaptations of the lamina for photosynthesis

Answer 11

The leaves are broad and flat to absorb as much sunlight as possible

Question 12

Adaptations of the leaf for photosynthesis

Answer 12

More chlorophyll is present is the cells at the upper surface of the leaves. Chlorophyll absorbs the energy from sunlight .More Chlorophyll is present on the upper side of the leaf that is exposed to sunlight

Question 13

What is photosynthesis ?

Answer 13

This is the process by which plants make their own food in the presence of light.

Question 14

What are the Raw Materials of photosynthesis?

Answer 14

Carbon Dioxide

Water

Question 15

Where does Photosynthesis take place?

Answer 15

This takes place in the Chloroplasts

Question 16

What is the product of Photosynthesis

Answer 16

Glucose (C6 H 12 O 6)

Oxygen (02)