what does the stomata do?
allows gases to diifuse through the leaf
what is the spongy mesophyll?
a few chloroplasts with a large surface area for gas exchange
what is the waxy cuticle?
a physical defense that is transparent and waterproof to reduce water loss
what is the upper epidermis?
the cell wall used as a physical defence that is transparent
what are palisade cells?
tightly packed cells uner the epidermis with many chloroplasts to increase photosynthesis
What do guard cells do?
allow gases to diffuse throught the leaf
what is the lower epidermis?
slingle layer of cells covering the bottom surface of the leaf
what are chloroplasts?
small structures within the cells where photosynthesis takes place
what are intercellular spaces?
spaces that allow gas diffuison through the leaf
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Plant and animal cells9
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Specialisation9
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Nutrition and food tests8
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Biological molecules8
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Enzymes,the lock and key theory and enzymes in action12
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Enzyme temperatures, ph,concentration and inhibitors22
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mock test (20th october 2025)31
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steps for preparing a temperary onion slide7
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how to prepare an animal cell slide4
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compensation point3
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leaf structure9
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breathing and respiration17
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photosynthesis3
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testing a leaf for starch4
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show that oxygen is realeased during photosynthesis5
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gcse mock 20th october real flashcards161
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real good flashcards110
