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FCSDBio-LeafParts
Leaf parts and functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chloroplast | organelle for photosynthesis |
| cuticle | provides protection, prevents drying out |
| epidermis (upper & lower) | provides protection, 1-cell thick |
| guard cells | open & close the stomata |
| palisade layer | packed with chloroplasts for photosynthesis |
| phloem | carries food (ph = f) |
| spongy layer | air space for gas exchange |
| stomata | openings on lower epidermis that allow gases in & out |
| vascular bundle (veins) | consist of xylem & pholem |
| xylem | carries water (w - xy) |