unit 2 leaf structures Flashcards
1
Q
waxy cuticle
A
reduces water loss
2
Q
epidermis
A
layer of transparent cells which allow light to pass through
3
Q
palisade mesophyll
A
main site of photosynthesis
4
Q
spongy mesophyll
A
layer of photosynthetic cells arranged to allow moist air space
5
Q
moist air space
A
allows CO2 to dissolve so that it can diffuse into plant cells
6
Q
stoma
A
pore which allows CO2 to enter and water vapour to exit
7
Q
vein
A
contains xylem and phloem
