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Biology: Leaves
Key questions on leaves
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which tissue is found on the surface of leaves? | Epidermis |
| Which tissue carries out most of the photosynthesis in a leaf? | Palisade mesophyll cell |
| Which tissue carries water and mineral ions? | Xylem |
| Which tissue carries glucose and amino acids? | Phloem |
| Which tissue allows air spaces to exist inside the leaf? | Spongy mesophyll cell |
| Which type of transport is carried out by the xylem? | Transpiration |
| Which type of transport is carried out by the phloem? | Translocation |
| What are the holes in the underside of a leaf called? | Stomata |
| What is the function of the holes in the underside of a leaf? | Gas exchange |