Biology: Year 9 Term 4: Leaf Structure

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What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis? (2)
6CO2 + 6H20 -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
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What is the waxy cuticle? (3)
Waxy layer on top of the leaf which blocks bacteria and keeps in water
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What is the epidermis? (1)
A layer of cells which let the light through
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What is the palisade layer? (1)
Cells which carry out photosynthesis near top of leaf
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What are plant veins? (2)
Allow for nutrient and water transfer
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What are the palisade mesophyll? (2)
Allow for diffusion of gas to palisades
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What are the stomata? (2)
Gaps which open/close to let in water/CO2
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What are the guard cells? (2)
Cells which open/close stomata when flaccid/turgid
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What is the waxy cuticle? (3)

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Waxy layer on top of the leaf which blocks bacteria and keeps in water

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What is the epidermis? (1)

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Card 4

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What is the palisade layer? (1)

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Card 5

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What are plant veins? (2)

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