Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of a leaf in a vascular plant?
What is the primary function of a leaf in a vascular plant?
What is the primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves?
What is the primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves?
What gives leaves their green color?
What gives leaves their green color?
What is the term for leaves with distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and other features?
What is the term for leaves with distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and other features?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants known as?
What are the broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants known as?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Leaf Function and Structure
- The primary function of a leaf in a vascular plant is to carry out photosynthesis.
- The primary photosynthetic tissue in most leaves is the mesophyll, which is composed of palisade and spongy cells.
- Leaves owe their green color to the presence of chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs sunlight and plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.
- Leaves with distinct upper and lower surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, and other features are known as dorsiventral leaves.
- The broad, flat leaves with complex venation of flowering plants are known as megaphylls.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of the structure and function of leaves in vascular plants. Explore topics such as photosynthesis, leaf anatomy, and the role of leaves in the shoot system.
