Leaf Structure and Photosynthesis

Identify structure 1 in the diagram.

• Spongy mesophyll

• Vascular bundle

• Waxy cuticle

• Palisade mesophyll

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Identify structure 2 in the diagram.

• Stomata

• Upper epidermis

• Vascular bundle

• Xylem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Identify structure 3 in the diagram

• Waxy cuticle

• Palisade mesophyll

• Upper epidermis

• Guard cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Identify structure 4 in the diagram.

• Spongy mesophyll

• Guard cell

• Phloem

• Palisade mesophyll

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Identify structure 5 in the diagram.

• Vascular bundle

• Phloem

• Palisade mesophyll

• Lower epidermis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Identify structure 7 in the diagram.

• Guard cell

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Upper epidermis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Identify structure 10 in the diagram.

• Lower epidermis

• Vascular bundle

• Stomata

• Palisade mesophyll

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Recall the main role of the specialised plant cell below.

Guard cells

• Absorb water/mineral

• Open/close stomata

• Photosynthesis

Recall the main role of the specialised plant cell below.

Palisade cells

• Absorb water/mineral

• Open/close stomata

• Photosynthesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Recall the main role of the specialised plant cell below.

Root hair cells

• Open/close stomata

• Photosynthesis

• Absorb water/minerals