Leaf structure and function

Leaf structure and function

Internal parts of a leaf

• cuticle

• upper epidermis

• palisade mesophyll

• spongy mesophyll

• lower epidermis

• stomata

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the clear layer of cells (H) on top of the leaf?

• Cuticle

• Air space

• Guard cell

• Upper epidermis

Multiple Choice

The stomate is shown as

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

The mesophyll cells are shown as

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

Multiple Choice

The waxy cuticle layer is shown as

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Multiple Choice

Carbon dioxide enters plant leaves through the __________.

• stomata
• chloroplasts
• xylem
• cuticle

Multiple Choice

Which cells of a leaf undergo the MOST photosynthesis?

• Guard cells
• Palisade cells
• Epidermal cells
• Cells in the spongy layer

Multiple Choice

carries water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant

• xylem 
• phloem
• stoma
• guard cell

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the elongated, packed cells (part G) directly under the upper epidermis?

• Palisade cells

• Guard cell

• Spongy layer

• Lower epidermis