Leaf Structure

Question 1

Epidermis lower and upper

Answer 1

Thin layer of cells that protect the leaf. It is transparent to allow light to pass through.

Question 2

Mesophyll cells - Palisade

Answer 2

Main site of photosynthesis x cells contain lots of chloroplasts.

Question 3

Mesophyll cells -spongy

Answer 3

Photosynthesis also occurs here and the moist air spaces between the cells allow gases to dissolve before diffusing into cells.

Question 4

Vein cells - xylem

Answer 4

Transports water and minerals.

Question 5

Vein - phloem

Answer 5

Transports glucose.

Question 6

Guard cells

Answer 6

Control the opening and closing stomatata

Question 7

Stomata

Singular - stoma

Answer 7

Pores that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen/water to leave the leaf.