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According to biologists, the protective outer layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. Normally, the cuticle contains a waxy substance which protects the leaf from moisture loss.
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What is the top of the leaf called?
Waterproof
What is the top waxy layer of a leaf called?
The cuticle
Where are the food for photosynthesis made in a leaf?
It is made in the cell organelle called the Chloroplasts on the top side of the leaf
What is the layer of cells called on the bottom of a leaf?
The answer is no, because, on the top of a leaf there is the, cuticle, then the upper epidermis cells underneath, which you can see these, because you can see a sort of jigzaw pattern on the top of the leaf. but on the bottom of a leaf there are tiny, guard cells, a guard cell is a cell that lets in carbon dioxide to the leaf, but only on the bottom of the leaf. if you have ever wondered why a leaf is greener on the top, than the bottom of a leaf, is because, sunlight can easily reach the top of a leaf, this is called photosynthesis, but on the bottom of a leaf, it only gets sunlight from refections from the ground, because the bottom of the leaf does not have any visible contact with the sun.
What is the top part of a stalk called?
The top part of a stalk would be the terminal bud or leaf.
What was the decoration of the top of gable or spire?
A decoration on top of a gable or spire is called a finial. It is usually in the shape of a flower or a leaf.
What is transparant layer of cells on the top of the leaf that act like a skin called?
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What is a small leaf called?
a small leaf is called microphyll, that's the scientific term
Why is the top of a leaf darker green than the bottom?
There is more chlorophyll in the top of the leaf than there is on the bottom
What are soil levels?
From the surface down these layers are known as Soil Horizons. The top one is called leaf-litter.
What is edge of a leaf called?
A leaf's edge is called its margin.
What is the waxy cuticle on a leaf?
It's the top of the leaf which has many layers
