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Mesophyll tissue forms the bulk of the leaf. It makes up the green tissue of the leaf and consists of thin-walled cells containing chloroplasts (bits that contain the chlorphyll). In most dicot leaves the mesophyll is differentiated into palisade parenchyma and spongy parenchyma. The palisade parenchyma consists of thin-walled cells which are usually cylindrical. These cells contain large numbers of chloroplasts (used in photosynthis). The spongy mesophyll are usually ball-shaped with large intercellular spaces, but usually contains fewer chloroplasts than the palisade cells. The palisade mesophyll, bundle sheath and spongy mesophyll are known as the ground parenchyma. There is a system of air spaces which communicate with the air chambers behind the stomata (which are like our pores). Since the mesophyll cells contain chloroplasts the tissue is also referred to as chlorenchyma .
To sum it up, the functions of the Mesophyll are.........
* The palisade cells are responsible for photosynthesis because they contain chloroplasts.
* The spongy mesophyll, together with the intercellular air spaces, allow for the interchange of gases.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoPalisades are an atypical construction consisted of small or mid sized trunks of trees aligned vertically, with no spacing in between. The trunks would be sharpened or pointed at the top end, and be driven into the ground on the other end. They would sometimes be reinforced with additional construction. The height of a palisade can range from a few feet or more to nearly ten feet. As a defensive structure, palisades were often used in conjunction with rituals of suicide.
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∙ 9y agoThe mesophyll is a layer of cells, the palisade cells, which contain the chloroplasts. These palisade cells are found in dicotyledonous plants.
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∙ 13y agoDirectly beneath the layer of cells that make up the epidermis
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∙ 12y agothe palisade mesophyll cell is where most of the photo synthesis is carried out.
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∙ 11y agoAbsorption of light and photosynthesis .
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Where are the palisade mesophyll cells located?
The palisade mesophyll organ belongs to the leaf organ.
What does the palisade mesophyll do in a leaf?
The palisade mesophyll is superior to the spongy mesophyll (in most leaves) which aids in photosynthesis, but also serves a "sun block" to the more sensitive cells the spongy mesophyll.
What is the column like cells that lie under the epidemis?
Palisade cells are the column like cells that lie just under the epidermis. Palisade layer is one layer of the mesophyll.
What are cells between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf called?
Mesophyll In between upper and lower epidermis of leaf is mesophyll tissue. In the dorsiventral leaves, mesophyll is divisible into upper palisade cells and lower spongy parenchyma. The palisade cells are mainly involved in photosynthesis and spongy parenchyma in gaseous exchange.
What main function of the palisade layer of a leaf is?
it is photosynthesis i promisePalisade Mesophyll are closely packed cells that absorb light that enters the leaf.Photosynthesis is correct.
Where are the palisade mesophyll cells located?
The palisade mesophyll organ belongs to the leaf organ.
What does the palisade mesophyll do in a leaf?
The palisade mesophyll is superior to the spongy mesophyll (in most leaves) which aids in photosynthesis, but also serves a "sun block" to the more sensitive cells the spongy mesophyll.
What does the palisade do in the leaf?
The palisade mesophyll is superior to the spongy mesophyll (in most leaves) which aids in photosynthesis, but also serves a "sun block" to the more sensitive cells the spongy mesophyll.
What is the funtion of palisade mesophyll?
Palisade mesophyll cells are tall and closely packed to absorb maximum light. They contain many chloroplasts. Most photosynthesis takes place in the palisade cells. Spongy mesophyll also captures light and makes food.
What is the column like cells that lie under the epidemis?
Palisade cells are the column like cells that lie just under the epidermis. Palisade layer is one layer of the mesophyll.
What are cells between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf called?
Mesophyll In between upper and lower epidermis of leaf is mesophyll tissue. In the dorsiventral leaves, mesophyll is divisible into upper palisade cells and lower spongy parenchyma. The palisade cells are mainly involved in photosynthesis and spongy parenchyma in gaseous exchange.
Which mesophyll layer is near to the upper epidermis?
Palisade Layer
What is spongy mesophyll layer?
Spongy mesophyll cells are not packed so tightly together, which allows carbon dioxide and oxygen to reach the palisade cells where they are needed in photosynthesis. Spongy mesophyll cells and guard cells (see below) also get some photosynthetic action.
What main function of the palisade layer of a leaf is?
it is photosynthesis i promisePalisade Mesophyll are closely packed cells that absorb light that enters the leaf.Photosynthesis is correct.
Where is gluconse made in plants?
glucose is made in the "palisade mesophyll cells". glucose is made by photosynthesis which takes place in chloroplasts. chloroplasts are only found in palisade mesophyll cells. hope this helps
What layer in a leaf contains the most chloroplasts?
The leaf layer containin chloroplasts is teh Spongy Mesophyll
What are the 2 layers that the mesophyll made of?
The mesophyll is located between the upper and lower epidermis.
