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Biology- Plants
Leaf Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cuticle | Made up of lipids/fats=wax Prevents water loss |
| Epidermis | Protects internal structures |
| Guard Cells | Determine whether stoma are open or not. |
| Palisade Mesophyll | Absorbs sunlight. Longer they are, more absorbtion. |
| Phloem | Transports water |
| Xylem | transports sugar |
| Spongy Mesophyll | Space for gases: water vapor, oxygen, and carbondioxide. Gas exchange and catches extra sun. Chloroplasts=photosynthesis occurs here |
| Bundle sheath | Protects vascular tissue |