Structure of Leaf

Structure of cells and tissues inside a plant leaf.

See more about xylem and phloem here: https://www.diffen.com/difference/Phloem_vs_Xylem

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What is the outer covering of a leaf called?
Waxy Cuticle
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What is the layer of a leaf that absorbs sunlight?
Palisade Mesophyll
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What is the translucent layer of a leaf called?
Upper Epidermis
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What is the layer of spread out cells called?
Spongy Mesophyll
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What are the openings in the bottom of a leaf called?
Stomata
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What is the name given to the cells that guard the stomata?
Guard Cells
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What is the purpose of the stomata?
To let carbon dioxide in
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Why do guard cells protect the stomata?
To reduce water loss
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What is the collection of transport pipes in the leaf called?
Vascular Bundle
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What is the transport pipe used to transport water called?
Xylem
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What is the name given to the transport pipe used to transport food?
Phloem
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Describe the structure of xylem vessels.
Made of dead cells; one long tube; walls are multiple cells thick; only carries water UP the plant
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Describe the structure of phloem vessels
Tube is inside living cells stringed together; filter at each cell end to prevent foreign objects; walls are just one cell thick; food flows both ways; each cell has a companion cell
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How does the plant prevent water loss at the top of the leaf?
Waterproof waxy cuticle layer made of lipids
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