Leaf Sturcture

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Enlongated cells contains many cloroplasts

Palisade Layer

Waxy layer prevents evaporation

Cutin

Vascular tissue, transports water

Xylem

Layer cell protects and prevents evaportation

Upper Epidermis

loosely pacted layer of cells, allows the passage of water

Spongy Layer

Regulates the size of the stomata

Guard cells

Open between a pair of guard cells allows passage of oxygen water carbon dioxide pass through

Stomata

Space allows movement of gases

Air Space

Made of xylem and phloem transports and supports

vein

vascular tissue, transports food

Phloem

Layering cells bottom of the leaf

Lower Epidermis

Layering Cells at the bottom of the leaf

Epidermal Cells

Stomate closed

Guard cell relaxed closed

Stomate open

Guard cell swollen open