Carbohydrates and Leaf Structure

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What two things do plants need to do the process of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide & water.

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What is the main function of the palisades mesophyll in a leaf?

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Photosynthesis.

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Why are polysaccharides better at storing energy than monosaccharides or disaccharides?

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They are made up of long chains of sugar molecules, storing more energy.

Front

What is the function of the spongy mesophyll in a leaf?

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To allow gases to move between cells.

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What gas enters the leaf through the stomata for photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, primarily used for energy.

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What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, disaccharides are two sugar units, and polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units.

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What role do stomata play in leaf structure?

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Stomata are openings that allow gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide.

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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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How do plants store excess glucose?

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Plants store excess glucose as starch, a polysaccharide.