Internal Structure of Leaf Flashcards
(9 cards)
0
Q
Compound leaf
A
- Buds, leaflets
- branches off
1
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Simple Leaf
A
Blade is attached to the stem by petiole
2
Q
Dermal Tissue
A
- prevention of water loss
- protection
3
Q
Ground Tissue
A
- photosynthesis
- food storage
- regeneration
- support
- protection
4
Q
Vascular Tissue
A
- transports water and minerals
- transports food
5
Q
Function
A
- absorb light from sun
- collect carbon dioxide
6
Q
Guard cells
A
- regulates the rate of transpiration
- reduces the water loss in plants
- allow carbon dioxide entry
7
Q
Transpiration
A
Movement of water from the roots to the leaves
8
Q
Open guard cells
A
- daytime
- potassium (K+) enter
- increase in water content & carbon dioxide intake
- increase in photosynthesis activity
