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The xylem in the leaves of plants are shaped like a balloon. It provides structural support and helps in the conduction of water and nutrients in plants.

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Which cells in leaves are shaped like balloons?

The Phloem


What are huge red disk shaped structures?

Large red disk-shaped structures could refer to many things, such as red weather balloons, astronomical phenomena like moons or planets, or man-made objects like target markers or flying saucers. Additional context would be needed to provide a more specific answer.


Which cells are shaped like pinched disks?

Red blood cells are typically shaped like pinched disks, also known as biconcave discs. This unique shape allows them to carry oxygen efficiently through the bloodstream.


What kind of animal is shaped like an umbrella and has string cells?

The animal is a jellyfish. Jellyfish have umbrella-shaped bodies and possess specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes, which they use for prey capture and defense.


What is the chemical difference between stroma and the cytoplasm?

A "stoma" is singular, whereas "stomata" is plural. Each guard cell is surrounded by two guard cells which are specialized parenchyma cells. Imagine that the guard cells are like two longish, curved balloons tied together at each end. (Each guard cell is like one of these balloons). If the balloons are both filled with air, they curve away from each other, creating a hole in the middle (a stoma). However, if the two balloons are not filled with air, they are pressed tightly together. (Guard cells are pressed tightly together by the surrounding parenchyma cells). During the day, sunlight causes the chloroplasts within the guard cells to produce sugar. (Guard cells contain more chloroplasts than surrounding parenchyma cells). Sugar builds up within the guard cells. By osmosis, water is drawn into the guard cells from the surrounding parenchyma cells, causing the guard cells to swell and close the stomata. This prevents water loss from the leaf during the heat of the day. At night, the sugar is used up, the water within the guard cells passes out of the guard cells, and the stomata open for transpiration and gas exchange: Carbon dioxide, oxygen and water vapour pass in and out of the leaves through the stomata. (Most stomata are found on the leaves of most plants, though cactus have them on their stems - because the leaves of cactus are the needles).

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Which cells in leaves are shaped like balloons?

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Does iris have sword shaped leaves?

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Why are the trees on mountains shaped like cone?

trees are shaped like cones mountains because when snow falls on themit covers the leaves and the tree will start to rot . so the trees are shaped like cones .


A tree that produces seed-bearing cones and has leaves shaped like needles is?

A pine tree is a tree that produces seed bearing cones and has leaves shaped liked needles.


What are the impacts humans have on earth?

They are small depressions, shaped like really big water balloons striking the Earth. No arm or leg impressions, like in the cartoons.


What is the shape of neem leaf and shape of the epidermal cell?

bricked


How can I identify a plant with heart-shaped leaves?

To identify a plant with heart-shaped leaves, look for leaves that are symmetrical and have a rounded shape with a cleft at the base, resembling the shape of a heart. You can also search for plants online or in plant identification guides using keywords like "plants with heart-shaped leaves" for more specific examples.


What are plant cells shaped like?

It is rectangle in shape.