Leaf Anatomy and Photosynthesis

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Biology

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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11 Slides • 9 Questions

The Leaf

Today we will identify the structures that make up a leaf and explain how they are used to conduct the process of photosynthesis

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The xylem transports

from the roots to the shoots.

The phloem transports

from the leaf to other tissues in the plants.

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Select all plant organs that belong to the shoot system.

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Where would you expect the Xylem to begin?

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Where does photosynthesis take place?

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1. Waxy Cuticle helps prevent water loss.

Leaf Structure

Multiple Choice

Most leaves have a waxy coating on them to help prevent water loss. Which biomolecule makes up this protective wax layer?

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Nucleis Acids

Think of the wax cuticle as if it were Chapstick!

It is used to lock the moisture inside and BOTH are made of LIPIDS!

Return of Lipids!

Multiple Choice

Which modern day product do chloroplast act like?

Battery Charger

Electric Cords

Solar Panels

Wind Turbines

2. Palisade Mesophyll cells have many chloroplast - found in upper part of the leaf

Leaf Structure

Chloroplast is the membrane-bound organelle that conducts the process of photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll is a green pigment - this is why plant cells are green!

Chloroplast

3. Vascular Bundle
Xylem & Phloem

Leaf Structure

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4. Stoma & Guard Cell
Opens and Closes for gas exchange

Leaf Structure

Guard Cells close the stoma at night to prevent water vapor from escaping!

Found on the underside of leaf!

Stoma & Guard Cells

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What structure of the leaf conducts the process of gas exchange?

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