Science Test 10-11-17 Parts of Leaves

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Layer under epidermis, tightly packed cells with chloroplasts to help absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

palisade layer

Loosely packed cells in middle of leaf

spongy layer

helps transport water and food

viens

the thin flat part of a leaf

blade

connects the leaf to the branch

petiole

protects leaf from drying out

upper epidermis

layer of cells that cover the root

epidermis