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Parts of Leaves
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- 1StomataPores in the underside of the leaf that allow the the passage of gasses in and out of the leaf.
- 2Air SpacesEmpty spaces in the leaf that allow movement of gasses for photosynthesis.
- 3Guard CellsSpecialised cells which prevent the loss of water by controlling when the stomata open and close.
- 4ChloroplastsOrganelle containing chlorophyll the green pigment used for absorbing light energy.
- 5EpidermisProtective layer of transparent cells that contain few or no chloroplasts at all.
- 6XylemTubes that transport water drawn in from the roots by capillary action to the leaves and the rest of the plant.
- 7Palisade CellsLong thin cells that contain many chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
- 8CuticleWaxy outer covering that prevents water loss from the leaf.
- 9XylemTubes that transport sugars produced on the leaves during photosynthesis to the rest of the plant.
- 10Spongy Parencyma CellsIrregularly shaped cells that act as a temporary store for starch and sugars.
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- GCSE Science (Biology) Flashcards on Parts of Leaves, created by Becca Westwell on 01/03/2015.
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