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What environmental condition directly triggers the closure of stomata in plants to conserve water?
What environmental condition directly triggers the closure of stomata in plants to conserve water?
- Excessive rainfall
- High humidity
- High temperature and intense sunlight (correct)
- Low light intensity
The concentration of carbon dioxide inside the leaf is typically higher than in the surrounding air during the day due to photosynthesis.
The concentration of carbon dioxide inside the leaf is typically higher than in the surrounding air during the day due to photosynthesis.
False (B)
Describe the role of moisture in the process of carbon dioxide absorption by mesophyll cells.
Describe the role of moisture in the process of carbon dioxide absorption by mesophyll cells.
Carbon dioxide dissolves in a thin film of moisture covering mesophyll cells, facilitating its diffusion into the cells as a solution.
Water and mineral salts are transported to the leaf through the ______ found within the veins.
Water and mineral salts are transported to the leaf through the ______ found within the veins.
Match the following components with their role in the transport of substances within a leaf:
Match the following components with their role in the transport of substances within a leaf:
What is the primary function of the network of veins within a leaf's lamina?
What is the primary function of the network of veins within a leaf's lamina?
Leaves arranged in an alternate pattern on a stem are positioned opposite each other.
Leaves arranged in an alternate pattern on a stem are positioned opposite each other.
What structural adaptation of a leaf helps it maximize sunlight capture for photosynthesis due to its large surface area?
What structural adaptation of a leaf helps it maximize sunlight capture for photosynthesis due to its large surface area?
The stalk that connects the leaf lamina to the stem is called the ______.
The stalk that connects the leaf lamina to the stem is called the ______.
Match the leaf structure to its primary function:
Match the leaf structure to its primary function:
Why is it advantageous for a leaf to have a large, thin lamina?
Why is it advantageous for a leaf to have a large, thin lamina?
All leaves have petioles.
All leaves have petioles.
What is the role of the repeating branches from the main vein (mid-rib) of a leaf?
What is the role of the repeating branches from the main vein (mid-rib) of a leaf?
Which of the following best explains why palisade mesophyll cells are located directly below the upper epidermis?
Which of the following best explains why palisade mesophyll cells are located directly below the upper epidermis?
The spongy mesophyll layer has fewer chloroplasts than the palisade mesophyll layer and its primary role is to maximize light capture for photosynthesis.
The spongy mesophyll layer has fewer chloroplasts than the palisade mesophyll layer and its primary role is to maximize light capture for photosynthesis.
How does the waxy cuticle on the upper epidermis contribute to a plant's survival?
How does the waxy cuticle on the upper epidermis contribute to a plant's survival?
The ______ cells regulate the size of the stomata, controlling gas exchange and water vapor release.
The ______ cells regulate the size of the stomata, controlling gas exchange and water vapor release.
During the day, what causes the guard cells to swell and open the stomata?
During the day, what causes the guard cells to swell and open the stomata?
What is the role of xylem and pholem within the vascular bundles?
What is the role of xylem and pholem within the vascular bundles?
The stomata close during the day and open at night to conserve water.
The stomata close during the day and open at night to conserve water.
During photosynthesis, light energy is absorbed by ______ and transformed into chemical energy.
During photosynthesis, light energy is absorbed by ______ and transformed into chemical energy.
Which of the following is the correct word equation for photosynthesis?
Which of the following is the correct word equation for photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis directly provides energy for all life forms on Earth.
Photosynthesis directly provides energy for all life forms on Earth.
Briefly explain why most forms of life are completely dependent on photosynthesis.
Briefly explain why most forms of life are completely dependent on photosynthesis.
Which of the following conditions is NOT required for photosynthesis to occur?
Which of the following conditions is NOT required for photosynthesis to occur?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
The chemical energy produced during photosynthesis is used to synthesize ______ from water and carbon dioxide.
The chemical energy produced during photosynthesis is used to synthesize ______ from water and carbon dioxide.
Match the following elements with their role in Photosynthesis:
Match the following elements with their role in Photosynthesis:
During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what is the primary role of light energy?
During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what is the primary role of light energy?
The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis directly utilize light to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis directly utilize light to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
What is the term for the splitting of water molecules during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the term for the splitting of water molecules during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
In the light-independent stage of photosynthesis, hydrogen produced from photolysis reacts with ______ to form glucose.
In the light-independent stage of photosynthesis, hydrogen produced from photolysis reacts with ______ to form glucose.
Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered a limiting factor in photosynthesis under normal conditions?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered a limiting factor in photosynthesis under normal conditions?
Increasing the temperature always increases the rate of photosynthesis.
Increasing the temperature always increases the rate of photosynthesis.
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as light intensity increases, assuming carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are optimal?
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as light intensity increases, assuming carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are optimal?
Match the following stages/factors with their description:
Match the following stages/factors with their description:
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Lamina (Leaf Blade)
Lamina (Leaf Blade)
The broad, flat part of the leaf, designed to capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
Veins (Leaf)
Veins (Leaf)
A network within the leaf that transports water, minerals, and food (glucose).
Petiole
Petiole
The stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem, positioning the leaf for sunlight and air.
Leaf arrangement
Leaf arrangement
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Large, flat lamina
Large, flat lamina
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Thin Lamina
Thin Lamina
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Veins function
Veins function
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Veins Transport
Veins Transport
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Stomata
Stomata
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CO2 Intake in Leaves
CO2 Intake in Leaves
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Preventing Wilting via Stomata
Preventing Wilting via Stomata
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Xylem Function in Leaves
Xylem Function in Leaves
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Veins in Leaves
Veins in Leaves
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Upper Epidermis
Upper Epidermis
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Cuticle (leaf)
Cuticle (leaf)
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Palisade Mesophyll
Palisade Mesophyll
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Spongy Mesophyll
Spongy Mesophyll
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Guard Cells
Guard Cells
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Xylem
Xylem
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Phloem
Phloem
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis Word Equation
Photosynthesis Word Equation
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Chlorophyll's Role
Chlorophyll's Role
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Importance of Photosynthesis
Importance of Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis Definition
Photosynthesis Definition
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Requirements for Photosynthesis
Requirements for Photosynthesis
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Function of Chlorophyll
Function of Chlorophyll
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Photosynthesis Role in Ecosystems
Photosynthesis Role in Ecosystems
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Light Stage
Light Stage
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Photolysis
Photolysis
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Light Independent Stage
Light Independent Stage
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Limiting Factor
Limiting Factor
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Photosynthesis Limiting Factors
Photosynthesis Limiting Factors
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Effect of Light Intensity
Effect of Light Intensity
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Carbon Dioxide as Limiting Factor
Carbon Dioxide as Limiting Factor
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Temperature's Role
Temperature's Role
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Study Notes
- Identifies the cellular and tissue structure of a dicotyledonous leaf under a microscope
External Structure of a Leaf
- Veins transport water and mineral salts to the lamina cells, transferring manufactured food to other plant parts
- Simple leaves, like Hibiscus, have a main vein (mid-rib) with repeated branching
- The petiole holds the lamina away from the stem for sunlight and air
- Some leaves lack a petiole and have long laminae
- The lamina's large, flat surface area maximizes sunlight absorption for photosynthesis
- A thin lamina allows carbon dioxide to rapidly reach inner leaf cells
- Leaves are organized in a pattern around the stem, growing in pairs or singly, to optimize sunlight exposure
Internal Structure of a Leaf
- The upper epidermis is a single layer of closely packed cells
- A waxy cuticle covers the upper epidermis to protect the leaf tissue and prevent water evaporation
- The upper epidermis is transparent, allowing sunlight to pass through
- Palisade mesophyll consists of closely packed, long, cylindrical cells
- Palisade mesophyll cells have numerous chloroplasts to maximize sunlight absorption for photosynthesis
- Spongy mesophyll cells are irregularly shaped with numerous intercellular airspaces for gas diffusion
- Spongy mesophyll contains fewer chloroplasts than the palisade mesophyll
- Mesophyll cells are coated with moisture to dissolve carbon dioxide
- Vascular bundles contain xylem for water and mineral salt transport from roots and phloem for sucrose and amino acid distribution
- The lower epidermis is a single layer of closely packed cells covered by a cuticle
- Stomata are small openings
Guard Cell Control of Stomata Size
- Chloroplasts in guard cells photosynthesize during the day, converting light to chemical energy
- The guard cell swells (becomes turgid), opening the stomata
- At night, water leaves the guard cell, making it flaccid and closing the stomata
- Stomata size controls the diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and the amount of water vapor escaping the leaf.
- Stomata close on hot, sunny days to reduce water loss
Carbon Dioxide Intake
- Carbon dioxide is rapidly used up by photosynthesis during the day
- Carbon dioxide concentration is lower in the leaf than in the surrounding air, creating a diffusion gradient
- Carbon dioxide diffuses from the air through the stomata into the air spaces within the leaf
- A thin moisture film covers mesophyll cells, enabling carbon dioxide to dissolve and diffuse into the mesophyll cells
Xylem
- Xylem transports water and mineral salts to the leaf
- Leaf veins form fine branches ending among mesophyll cells
- Veins contain xylem and phloem
- Water and mineral salts move from veins through mesophyll cells via osmosis
Photosynthesis
- Light provides energy for photosynthesis
- Chlorophyll absorbs light and converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
- Carbon dioxide enters through stomata, while water comes from the soil via roots and stem
- Carbon dioxide and water, in the presence of light energy and chlorophyll, produce glucose and oxygen
- Light energy absorbed by chlorophyll is transformed into chemical energy, which is used to synthesize carbohydrates from water and carbon dioxide.
- Green plants capture energy from the sun
Photosynthesis Conditions
- Sunlight is required
- Carbon dioxide is a substrate
- Chlorophyll is necessary to capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy
- Photosynthesis depends on enzyme reactions, requiring a suitable temperature
- Water is a necessary condition
- If any of these conditions are not met, no photosynthesis will take place
Photosynthesis Stages
- There are two stages to photosynthesis: the light stage and the light-independent stage
- Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and converted into chemical energy during the light stage
- Light energy splits water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen, known as photolysis
- During the light-independent stage, hydrogen reacts with carbon dioxide to form glucose
- This stage requires energy produced during the light stage and also requires enzymes
Factors affecting Photosynthesis
- A limiting factor directly affects a process if its quantity is changed
- Photosynthesis is affected by light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature
- In low light intensity, the photosynthesis rate increases linearly with increasing light intensity
- The rate falls as other factors limit
- Under normal conditions, carbon dioxide is the major limiting factor
- The rate of reaction in an experiment increases greatly as the carbon dioxide concentration increases to 0.4%
- Photosynthesis is an enzyme-controlled reaction
- The photosynthesis rate doubles for every 10°C rise to about 35°C
- Different plants grow best in different optimum temperatures
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Explore the structure and functions within a leaf. Understand the roles of veins, stomata, mesophyll cells, and other key components in photosynthesis and transpiration. Learn about adaptations that maximize sunlight capture and conserve water.
