Palicade Mesophyol Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is a palisade mesophyll cell
A
It is the site of photosynthesis in plants
It has a large surface area to enable rapid gas exchange between CO2 and O2 in the environment
2
Q
Stomata
A
CO2 diffuses into the leaves through the stomata
3
Q
Guard cells
A
On either side of the stomata
Open and close to control water loss
4
Q
Mesophyll cell structure
A
Cylindrical shaped arranged at right angles to eachother
5
Q
Location of mesophyll cells
A
They are in middle layer of plant leaves
