Parts of a Leaf

Which part of a leaf is described by "A" on the picture?

• Apex

• Midrib

• Petiole

• Vein

Name the part of the leaf labeled number 3.

• midrib

• blade

• stalk

• veins

Which part of a leaf is described by "D" on the picture?

• Margin

• Base

• Petiole

• Vein

The green pigment in plants called chlorophyll, enables plants to trap sunlight energy

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Label the 4 different parts of a leaf.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A thin, waxy layer that covers the upper epidermis of the leaf and prevents the loss of water is known as what?

• epidermis

• cuticle

• stomata

• guard cell

The outer layer of cells covering the leaf are known as what?

• epidermis

• cuticle

• stomata

• guard cell

________ surround and control the size of the opening in the stomata.

• epidermis

• cuticle

• stomata

• guard cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which part of the leaf is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Epidermis

• Cuticle

• Mesophyll

• Stomata

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of stomata in a leaf?

• Transport water

• Exchange gases

• Store nutrients

• Provide structural support