Leaves from readings pt2

In the spongy mesophyll, there are large pockets where air can be trapped, helping the leaf float. This type of parenchyma tissue, specialized for trapping gases, is called __

have thick cuticles to limit water loss, especially on the upper epidermis

evolved during a period in Earth’s history when conditions were becoming increasingly dry

epidermis-like tissue under the single, outer layer of true epidermis are called the

the outside by a thick layer of wax called the

offers a thicker barrier and helps prevent water loss

create a pocket of air that is protected from the airflow across the leaf and can aid in maintaining a higher moisture content

several canals that appear as large, open circles in the cross section of the leaf

can aid in closing wounds and preventing infection at wound sites.

which functions in transporting materials to and from the mesophyll cells

The transfusion tissue and vascular bundles are surrounded by a distinct layer of cells called the

The model organism for monocots in botany is usually the ??

C4 type photosynthesis is discussed in Photorespiration and Photosynthetic Pathways and results in a cell arrangement called

The vascular bundles are surrounded by obviously inflated parenchyma cells that form a structure called a

concentrates carbon dioxide inside the bundle sheath cells, reducing the need to frequently open stomata for gas exchange.