Structure Of The Leaf | Plant | Biology | The FuseSchool

What is the primary function of leaves in plants?

Leaves serve as a plant's food factory, facilitating photosynthesis.

What specialized cells in the leaf are responsible for trapping sunlight?

Palisade mesophyll cells are specialized for trapping sunlight and are rich in chlorophyll.

What is the role of stomata in the leaf?

Stomata are small pores that allow carbon dioxide to enter the leaf for photosynthesis.

How is the gas exchange regulated in the leaf?

Guard cells control the opening and closing of stomata to regulate gas exchange.

What part of the leaf brings water from the roots?

The xylem, part of the vascular bundle, transports water from the roots to the leaf.

What is the waxy coating that provides a protective layer to the leaf?

The cuticle is the waxy coating that seals the leaf to prevent water loss and protect against intruders.

What are the two types of mesophyll cells in the leaf?

The two types are palisade mesophyll (for photosynthesis) and spongy mesophyll (for gas exchange).

How do leaves vary in shape and size?

Leaves come in various shapes and sizes, but most have the same essential parts for photosynthesis.

What is the main product of photosynthesis that leaves create?

Leaves produce glucose (sugar) and oxygen during photosynthesis.

What does the vascular bundle in a leaf consist of?

The vascular bundle includes xylem for water transport and phloem for sugar transport.