Photosynthesis - What's in a Leaf? POGIL

Where does most photosynthesis occur in a leaf?

• upper epidermis

• cuticle

• palisade mesophyll

• sponge mesophyll

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which layer of the leaf serves as protection against damage, much like your skin?

• epidermis

• cuticle

• palisade mesophyll

• sponge mesophyll

Which layer of the leaf protects the leaf from dehydration?

• epidermis

• cuticle

• palisade mesophyll

• sponge mesophyll

How is water transported within the leaf?

• central vein

• stomata

• cuticle

• upper epidermis

How does carbon dioxide taken up by the leaf?

• central vein

• stomata

• cuticle

• upper epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

How is carbon dioxide taken up by the leaf?

• central vein

• stomata

• cuticle

• upper epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What regulates the size of the stoma

• cuticle

• epidermis

• chloroplast

• guard cells

What are the two reactants of photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• water

• sugars

What are the two products of photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• water

• sugars

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the source of energy that powers photosynthesis?

• chemical

• light

• electrical

• wind

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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