Leaf adaption

Revsion of leaf adaption

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  • Created by: harry
  • Created on: 29-03-13 14:00
How are leaves adapted for diffusion?
Broad and thin
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How does being broad help?
Large surface area for gases to diffuse
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How does being thin help?
Gases only have to diffuse a short distance
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How are leaves adapted to absorb light?
Broad - large surface area to absorb light. They contain chloroplasts which absorb light energy
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What do chloroplasts contain?
Chlorophyll and photosynthetic pigments
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How does being broad help?

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Large surface area for gases to diffuse

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How does being thin help?

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Card 4

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How are leaves adapted to absorb light?

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What do chloroplasts contain?

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