Structure of a Leaf 5.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyRespiration and exerciseIGCSEEdexcel Created by: SamDaviesCreated on: 26-11-13 20:11 It is transparent Upper Epidermis 1 of 9 Helps reduce water loss by evaporation Waxy Cuticle 2 of 9 Found under the leaf Lower Epidermis 3 of 9 Opens and closes to let in CO2 and out O2 Stoma 4 of 9 Usually contains chloroplasts Palisade Layer 5 of 9 Contains lots of air spaces for gas exchange Spongy Layer 6 of 9 These are the transport vessels xylem and phloem Vascular Bundle 7 of 9 Open and close the stomata Guard Cell 8 of 9 Contain chlorophyll so photosynthesis can occur Chloroplast 9 of 9
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