biology - structure of the leaf

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Biology

GCSE Biology

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epidermis

waterproof to reduce the water loss, but lets light through

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palisade cells

contain lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis

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xylem

carrys water and mineral ions

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phloem

carrys dissolved sugars

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spongy mesophyll

gas exchange

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stomata

holes to let gases in and out

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guard cells

open and close the stomata