LEAVES

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WAXY CUTICLE
reduces water loss by evaporation
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UPPER EPIDERMIS
transparent so light can pass through to palisade layer
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PALISADE LAYER
where chloroplasts are, near the top, so they can get most light
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VASCULAR BUNDLE
network of vascular bundles = xylem vessels. Deliver water/nutrients. Support leaf structure
4 of 5
STOMATA
adaption for efficient gas exchange. Let CO2 diffuse directly into leaf
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Card 2

Front

UPPER EPIDERMIS

Back

transparent so light can pass through to palisade layer

Card 3

Front

PALISADE LAYER

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

VASCULAR BUNDLE

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

STOMATA

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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