Leaf Anatomy Lesson

List the names for the structures A-G. You can do this!

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of a cuticle?

• Water Transport

• Sugar Transport

• Reduce Water Loss

• Increase Water Loss

Check off any characteristics that describe the xylem.

• Carries sugar

• Carries water and minerals

• Direction of transport is roots-to-leaves.

• Direction of transport is leaves-to-whole plant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Check off any characteristics that describe the phloem

• Carries sugars

• Carries water and minerals

• Direction of transport is root-to-leaves

• Direction of transport is leaves-to-whole plant

Which function is not seen in parenchyma tissue?

• Site for photosynthesis

• Storage for food materials like starch

• Structural support

• Absorbs water and minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What are the levels of organization in plants?

• Plants have cells, but not tissues.

• Plants are made up of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems

• Plants contain cells and tissues, but not organs.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is the vascular tissue that carries water throughout a plant?

• phloem

• seedling

• xylem

_____________________ is a vascular tissue that carries sugars and other foods throughout a plant.

• stems

• phloem

• roots

• xylem

Which of the following tissues whose role is to protect and cover the plant?

• Dermal tissue

• Epidurial tissue

• Ground tissue

• Vascular tissue

Two main systems of a plant are the _________

• fruits and stems

• leaves and flowers

• roots and shoots