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1. Because it does not contain too many light absorbing compounds (for example most of its cells do not contain chlorophyll
2. Because it is very thin, which is giving a good chance some of photons will pass through it, rather then be captured by nontransparent molecules within the epiderm
3. If you watch it under a microscope you can notice, that it is not all that transparent - some trichoms are red (they contain anthocyanins), some other epiderm cells (stomata) are green.
What else can I help you with?
How many layer thick is the epidermis?
Answer: the epidermis of a leaf includes: upper epidermis and lower epidermis but if you are referring to the epidermis of an onion: it is only one layer
What does a leaf stomata do?
It's a pore found in the epidermis of the leaf and stem of a plant, used for gas exchange.
What is amphistomatous?
Amphistomatous describes a certain type of leaf morphology in drought adapted plants. These plants have stomates (the openings in the epidermis which allow CO2 to diffuse into the leaf) on both sides of the leaf.
What is the skin on a leaf called?
The outer layer of a leaf's skin is called the waxy cuticle, or just cuticle. You could also include the next layer, the epidermis layer. Mostly, though, the leaf's skin is called the 'Leaf surface'.
Why is the complete destruction of the epidermis dangerous?
The epidermis is body's first defence against disease and infection. If the epidermis is completely destroyed, the body is more susceptible to bacteria.
What is the epidermis in a leaf?
The surface of the leaf that you see is the "epidermis".
The cuticle and epidermis of leaves are transparent If they weren't what might be the result?
Imagine an opaque object, sunlight wouldn't pass right? So if the cuticle of leaves and epidermis isn't transparent, sunlight wouldn't pass through the leaf and wouldn't allow plants to have photosynthesis.
What best describes a leaf's epidermis?
The epidermis covers the lower and upper sides of the leaf.
What would happen if the cuticle and epidermis of a leaf wasn't transparent?
If the cuticle and epidermis of a leaf were not transparent, it would likely affect the process of photosynthesis. Transparency allows light to pass through to the underlying chlorophyll-containing cells, which is essential for photosynthesis to occur. Without this transparency, the leaf may not be able to efficiently capture sunlight and produce energy.
How many layer thick is the epidermis?
Answer: the epidermis of a leaf includes: upper epidermis and lower epidermis but if you are referring to the epidermis of an onion: it is only one layer
What is the outermost covering of a leaf?
epidermis is the outermost covering of the leaf
The outer layer of a leaf is?
epidermis
What will happen if you only apply vaseline on the upper epidermis of a leaf?
The leaf would curve to the upper epidermis exposing the lower epidemis
What is the function of the plant upper epidermis?
The upper epidermis is responsible for preventing water loss by evaporation. It does this by having a waxy cuticle on the top of the leaf. The lower epidermis has stomata, which allow gases to enter and leave the leaf as a result of photosynthesis and respiration.
Tiny openings in the epidermis of a leaf?
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What is the outer protective layer of a leaf?
Epidermis
What does upper epidermis mean?
The upperside of a leaf
