Leaf Flashcards
0
Q
What is the waxy layer that protects the leaf?
A
The cuticle
1
Q
Discuss the three theory’s on how water makes it’s way from the roots to the leaves of a planet.
A
Root pressure, transpiration, capillary force
2
Q
What’s protects the cells below but does not perform photosynthesis?
A
Epidermis
3
Q
The combination of the two kinds of vessel, xylem and phloem
A
Veins
4
Q
Name the layer where most of the photosynthesize he takes place.
A
The palisade layer
5
Q
Two cells that control the entry and exit of gases inside and outside the leaf
A
Guard cells
6
Q
Why is it important for a plant cell to have air spaces between the cells in the middle of each leaf?
A
The airspace allows free movement of these gases
