Leaf Structure and Function

The waxy layer of the leaf that covers the leaf, is known as the what?

• guard cell

• stoma

• cuticle

• vein

What part of the leaf does gas exchange?

• Stoma

• Guard Cell

• Cuticle

• Vein

What is the main purpose of a leaf?

• To attract pollinators

• It's where cellular respiration occurs

• To absorb water

• To collect sunlight for photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What part of a leave opens and closes the holes on the leaf?

• Stoma

• Guard Cells

• Cuticle

• Vein

What is the substance in a leaf that collect sunlight for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Chlorphyll

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The movement of water from the roots, up to the stem, passing by the leaves, until water evaporates out of the plant, is known as what process?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Cellular Respiration

Where does photosynthesis take place?

• Mitocondria

• Stoma

• Chloroplast

• Vein

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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

• Cuticle

• Air space

• Guard cell

• Upper epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The leaf has a shiny, waxy cuticle around it to

• increase the rate of photosynthesis
• attract more light
• control water loss
• stop carbon dioxide and oxygen gases escaping

What is the name of cells (part D) that surround the pores of a leaf?

• Palisade cells

• Guard cell

• Spongy layer

• Lower epidermis