Unit 1 - Photosynthesis - Lesson 3 - Structure of a Leaf

Question 1

What is the primary function of the cuticle in a plant leaf cross section?

Answer 1

The cuticle provides a protective layer that reduces water loss.

Question 2

True or False: The palisade mesophyll is located below the spongy mesophyll in a leaf cross section.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the layer of cells in a leaf that contains chloroplasts and is responsible for photosynthesis.

Answer 3

palisade mesophyll

Question 4

Which part of the leaf cross section is primarily responsible for gas exchange?

Answer 4

Stomata

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What tissue primarily transports water in a plant leaf? A) Phloem B) Xylem C) Epidermis D) Mesophyll

Answer 5

B) Xylem

Question 6

What is the primary function of a leaf?

Answer 6

The primary function of a leaf is photosynthesis.

Question 7

True or False: The epidermis is the outermost layer of a leaf.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The ____ is the part of the leaf that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for capturing sunlight.

Answer 8

mesophyll

Question 9

Which structure in the leaf allows for gas exchange?

Answer 9

stomata

Question 10

What are the two types of mesophyll found in leaves?

Answer 10

Palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.