Leaf Structure & Pigments

Front

What pigment gives leaves a red color when chlorophyll breaks down?

Back

Anthocyanin

Front

Through which structure does water needed for photosynthesis enter the leaves?

Back

Xylem cells

Front

What is the primary composition of the cuticle in leaves?

Back

Lipids (wax)

Front

Which layer of the leaf serves as a protective barrier?

Back

Epidermis

Front

Where does most of the photosynthesis occur in a leaf?

Back

Palisade cells

Front

What is the function of chlorophyll in leaves?

Back

To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

What are stomata?

Back

Small openings on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange.

Front

What role do guard cells play in leaf structure?

Back

They regulate the opening and closing of stomata.

Front

What is the function of the palisade layer in leaves?

Back

To maximize light absorption for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the main purpose of the cuticle in leaves?

Back

To prevent water loss.