LEAF STRUCTURE Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What does the waxy cuticle do :
A
It is a waterproof protection
2
Q
What do the Palisade cells do :
A
Full of chloroplasts and can do lots and lots of photosynthesis
3
Q
What do the Spongy Mesophylls do?:
A
The spongy mesophyll helps with gas exchange for photosynthesis and mainly stores sugars and amino acids from the palisade layer.
4
Q
What do the Stomatos do :
A
Lets CO2 in and O2 out
5
Q
What do the guard cells do :
A
Open and close the stomata
6
Q
Nitrates
A
for Healthy Growth