Biology Leaf Cell Specializations

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cuticle

waxy layer found on the epidermus. prevents evaporation

<p>waxy layer found on the epidermus. prevents evaporation</p>
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upper and lower epidermus

protects leaf cell. allows solar energy to pass through

<p>protects leaf cell. allows solar energy to pass through</p>
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guard cell

regulates stomata size using turgor pressure

<p>regulates stomata size using turgor pressure</p>
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stomata

holes/pores: allows gases in and out

<p>holes/pores: allows gases in and out</p>
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palisade mesophyll

chloroplasts found inside: site of photosynthesis. long, narrow, tightly packed

<p>chloroplasts found inside: site of photosynthesis. long, narrow, tightly packed</p>
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spongy mesophyll

allows for exchange of gases and water. sometimes photosynthesis occurs

<p>allows for exchange of gases and water. sometimes photosynthesis occurs</p>
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viens

transports stuff from xylem and phloem

<p>transports stuff from xylem and phloem</p>
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xylem

carry water and minerals (ions) from roots to leaves

<p>carry water and minerals (ions) from roots to leaves</p>
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phloem

carry sugars/glucose from leaves to rest of the plant

<p>carry sugars/glucose from leaves to rest of the plant</p>