Leaf Structure

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to leaf structure and function.

Cuticle

A waxy layer on the surface of leaves that provides waterproofing to reduce water loss.

Upper Epidermis

The outer layer of cells on the upper side of a leaf, allowing light to pass through.

Palisade Mesophyll

Layer of leaf tissue where most photosynthesis occurs due to its high chloroplast density.

Spongy Mesophyll

Layer of leaf tissue with air gaps that facilitate gas exchange.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.