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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'.
What are the five main functions of a leaf and what is each part's function?
Lower epidermis - outmost tissue on the lower side of the leaf; protects the leafUpper epidermis - outmost tissue on the upper side of the leaf; protects the leafPalisade layer - rows of elongated cells in the upper center of leaf; site of photosynthesisCuticle - waxy layer on the covering the epidermis; holds in moisture, prevents loss of waterStoma - opening between the guard cells; allows for gas exchange and water evaporationGuard cells - surround the stoma; control the opening and closing of the stomaVein - supply support for the leaf; contain the xylem and the phloemSpongy layer - irregular shaped cells in lower center of leaf; absorbs gas & some waterAir space - space in the spongy layer; contain gasesXylem - found in the vein; transports minerals and water from roots to shootsPhloem - found in the vein; transports sugar & other products of photosynthesis from leaves to other parts of the plantChloroplast - cells in the leaves that contain chlorophyll; trap light energy and convert it to chemical energyMesophyll - all of the middle tissue of the leaf
How does CO2 get to the leaf?
(brooke,13) water is soaked up through roots & carbon dioxide is just absorbed Carbon dioxide is absorbed by the following process. There is a spongy mesophyll, a loose tissue with many air spaces between its cells. These air spaces connect with the extrerior through stomata porelike openings in the underside of the leaf that allow carbon dioxide and oxygen to diffuse into and out of the leaf.
Why a cuticle is absent in piliferous layer?
because cuticle is waxy layer
Why do so many plants like the aloe have waxy surfaces?
because it is the cuticle
What is the waxy covering the leaf?
the cuticle
What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?
cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion
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.
What is the cuticle in a leaf?
The cuticle is a waxy covering on the leaves of plants. It is produced by the upper epidermis, which is like the skin of a leaf. Its function is to protect the leaf from water loss through evaporation. Hope this helps!
What is the outer cell layer of the leaf. It is transparent so sunlight can pass through?
The outer surface of the leaf has a thin transparent waxy covering called the cuticle
What is a waxy lipid covering plants'?
The answer you are looking for is Cuticle (a waxy lipid covering plants)
What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
Where is the cuticle of the leaf located?
A waxy covering of the plant that helps the plant retard moister loss.
The waxy covering of cells?
The epidermis is the waxy layers of some cells
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
How does the cuticle of a leaf make photosynthesis more efficient?
The cuticle is a waxy layer covering plants. its function is to lessen water loss by not letting it diffuse out so easily.
