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What is the bottom of a leaf called?

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IT is called a petole.

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What is the bottom of the leaf called?

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What is the layer of cells called on the bottom of a leaf?

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The area between the tip and the bottom of the leaf blade is called?

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What protects the bottom of the leaf?

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What part of the leaf releases water?

the bottom stem is the bottom of the leaf, therefore if the leaf is tilted all the water will leave.


Why is the top of a leaf darker green than the bottom?

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What is the base of a tree called?

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What does the cuticle in a leaf do?

The cuticle in a leaf is the waxy covering on top and bottom of the leaf. It is used to conserve water.


How can you tell if a cell is not from the top of a leaf or from the bottom?

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How do plants reproduce water?

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