Structure of a Leaf

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  • Created on: 26-11-13 20:11
It is transparent
Upper Epidermis
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Helps reduce water loss by evaporation
Waxy Cuticle
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Found under the leaf
Lower Epidermis
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Opens and closes to let in CO2 and out O2
Stoma
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Usually contains chloroplasts
Palisade Layer
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Contains lots of air spaces for gas exchange
Spongy Layer
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These are the transport vessels xylem and phloem
Vascular Bundle
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Open and close the stomata
Guard Cell
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Contain chlorophyll so photosynthesis can occur
Chloroplast
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Helps reduce water loss by evaporation

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Waxy Cuticle

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Found under the leaf

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Opens and closes to let in CO2 and out O2

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Card 5

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Usually contains chloroplasts

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