Photosynthesis and Leaf Structure

What three main ingredients do plants need for photosynthesis?

• Glucose, Oxygen, Water

• Sunlight, Carbon Dioxide, Water

• Soil, Air, Water

• Nitrogen, Sunlight, Glucose

Which cells in a leaf are packed with chlorophyll and specialized for trapping light?

• Epidermis cells

• Spongy mesophyll cells

• Palisade mesophyll cells

• Guard cells

What are the small pores on the bottom of a leaf that allow carbon dioxide to enter?

• Xylem

• Stomata

• Cuticle

• Vascular bundles

What is the waxy coating on the outside of a leaf that helps seal it and prevent water loss?

• Epidermis

• Palisade mesophyll

• Cuticle

• Spongy mesophyll