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What is the main function of xylem in a leaf?
What is the main function of xylem in a leaf?
- Absorbing light energy for photosynthesis
- Transporting water into the leaf for photosynthesis (correct)
- Transporting sucrose and amino acids around the plant
- Allowing carbon dioxide to diffuse into the leaf
Which leaf adaptation increases the surface area for the diffusion of carbon dioxide and absorption of light for photosynthesis?
Which leaf adaptation increases the surface area for the diffusion of carbon dioxide and absorption of light for photosynthesis?
- Network of veins
- Spongy layer with air spaces
- Epidermis thin and transparent
- Large surface area (correct)
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
- Producing carbohydrates
- Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere
- Transporting water into the leaf
- Absorbing light energy (correct)
How does the spongy layer in a leaf contribute to photosynthesis?
How does the spongy layer in a leaf contribute to photosynthesis?
What is the function of stomata in a leaf?
What is the function of stomata in a leaf?
Why is the palisade cell layer located at the top of the leaf?
Why is the palisade cell layer located at the top of the leaf?
Where does the diffusion of carbon dioxide start in photosynthesising cells?
Where does the diffusion of carbon dioxide start in photosynthesising cells?
Which part of the leaf has a protective layer on top to prevent water evaporation?
Which part of the leaf has a protective layer on top to prevent water evaporation?
What is the main role of guard cells in the lower epidermis of the leaf?
What is the main role of guard cells in the lower epidermis of the leaf?
Which leaf structure contains tightly packed chloroplasts to maximize photosynthesis?
Which leaf structure contains tightly packed chloroplasts to maximize photosynthesis?
What is the role of the spongy mesophyll in the leaf?
What is the role of the spongy mesophyll in the leaf?
During which time of day do stomata usually open for gas exchange in leaves?
During which time of day do stomata usually open for gas exchange in leaves?
What is the conclusion drawn from tube A in the gas exchange experiment?
What is the conclusion drawn from tube A in the gas exchange experiment?
Which tube serves as the control in the gas exchange experiment?
Which tube serves as the control in the gas exchange experiment?
What does the dark yellow indicator in tube B indicate during the gas exchange experiment?
What does the dark yellow indicator in tube B indicate during the gas exchange experiment?
In the context of the experiment, what does the light red indicator in tube C represent?
In the context of the experiment, what does the light red indicator in tube C represent?
What color would you expect the indicator to turn if there was no gas exchange happening with a leaf in light?
What color would you expect the indicator to turn if there was no gas exchange happening with a leaf in light?
If a tube contains a leaf and has a green indicator, what can be concluded?
If a tube contains a leaf and has a green indicator, what can be concluded?
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Xylem function in leaf
Xylem function in leaf
Transports water to the leaf for photosynthesis
Leaf surface area
Leaf surface area
Increased surface area for CO2 diffusion and light absorption for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll's role
Chlorophyll's role
Absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Spongy mesophyll's role
Spongy mesophyll's role
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Stomata function
Stomata function
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Palisade layer location
Palisade layer location
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CO2 diffusion start
CO2 diffusion start
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Upper epidermis function
Upper epidermis function
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Guard cell role
Guard cell role
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Palisade mesophyll
Palisade mesophyll
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Spongy mesophyll function
Spongy mesophyll function
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Stomata opening time
Stomata opening time
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Tube A conclusion
Tube A conclusion
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Control tube
Control tube
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Dark yellow indicator
Dark yellow indicator
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Light red indicator (light)
Light red indicator (light)
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No gas exchange indicator color
No gas exchange indicator color
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Green indicator meaning
Green indicator meaning
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