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Which biological process converts radiant energy into the chemical energy of carbohydrate molecules?
Which biological process converts radiant energy into the chemical energy of carbohydrate molecules?
- Fermentation
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Transpiration
- Respiration
What is the function of the thin, transparent layer of wax that covers the leaf surface?
What is the function of the thin, transparent layer of wax that covers the leaf surface?
- To regulate temperature
- To protect against pathogens
- To optimize photosynthesis
- To minimize water loss (correct)
What is the purpose of leaf structure?
What is the purpose of leaf structure?
- To store water
- To produce oxygen
- To gather sunlight (correct)
- To regulate temperature
What are the major tissues of a leaf?
What are the major tissues of a leaf?
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What is the purpose of the wax layer on the leaf surface?
What is the purpose of the wax layer on the leaf surface?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis
- Converts radiant energy into the chemical energy of carbohydrate molecules
Leaf Structure
- Function: to reduce water loss and protect the leaf from pathogens and insects
- Covered with a thin, transparent layer of wax that:
- Prevents water loss by blocking stomata
- Protects the leaf from pathogens and insects
Leaf Tissues
- Major tissues of a leaf:
- Epidermis (outermost layer)
- Mesophyll (inner tissue)
- Vascular tissue (transports water and nutrients)
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Test your knowledge of leaf structure and function with this quiz. Learn about the interior of a spinach leaf and how leaves gather sunlight for photosynthesis. Explore the adaptations that make leaf structure ideal for absorbing light energy.
