Plant tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of xylem?
A
- vessels
- lignin
2
Q
What is the function of xylem?
A
- responsible for transport of water and minerals
3
Q
What is the structure of phloem?
A
- composed of sieve tube cells and sieve plates
4
Q
What is the function of phloem?
A
- responsible for transport of organic nutrients
5
Q
What is the structure of epidermis?
A
- single layer of closely packed cells
6
Q
What is the function of epidermis?
A
- reduced water loss
- covered in waxy cuticle
7
Q
What is the structure of palisade mesophyll?
A
- contains chloroplasts
- palisade cells
8
Q
What is the function of palisade mesophyll?
A
where photosynthesis occurs in the leaf
