chloroplast and thylakoid structure Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of the upper epidermis and waxy cuticle
A
for protection and to allow light through
2
Q
what is the role of the air spaces
A
allow co2 to diffuse quickly during photosynthesis to allow for gas exchange.
3
Q
what is the role of the palisade cells and why are they at the top of the cell
A
able to capture as much light as possible
4
Q
what is the chloroplast structure in order
A
waxy cuticle, upper epidermis, palisade cells, vascular bundle, spongey mesophyll, stomata, guard cells , lower epidermis
5
Q
what are thylakoid structures the site of
A
light dependent reactions
6
Q
what are the stomata the site of
A
light independent reactions
