The Leaf Flashcards
1
Q
epidermal tissue
A
covers up the whole plant
covered in waxy cutitcle
2
Q
palisade mesophyll tissue
A
where most photosynthesis takes place
packed with chlorophyll
3
Q
spongy mesophyll tissue
A
contains big air spaces where most gas changes take place
4
Q
xylem/phloem
A
transports mineral ions, water and food around the plant
5
Q
meristem tissue
A
found at growing tips and shoots, is able to differentiate
6
Q
stomata
A
On the lower half of the leaf are spongy mesophyll cells.
These have air spaces between them to let gases flow.
7
Q
guard cells
A
controls opening and closing of the stomata
