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Bio CH19
Biology CH19 The Importance of Leaves
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blade | the thin, flat part of a leaf |
| epidermis | the outer layers of cells of a plant |
| guard cell | green cells that change the size of the stomata in a leaf |
| midrib | the main vein of a leaf |
| palisade layer | the layer of long, green cells below the upper epidermis of a leaf |
| spongy layer | the layer of round, green cells directly below the palisade layer of a leaf |
| stoma | a small pore or opening in the lower epidermis of a leaf |
| transpiration | the process of water passing out through the stomata of leaves |
| wilting | when a plant loses water faster than it can be replaced |