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Epidermal cells of a leaf do not have chloroplasts because their primary function is to provide protection and support rather than photosynthesis. The epidermis serves as a barrier against water loss and pathogen invasion, and it helps regulate gas exchange through structures like stomata. Chloroplasts are primarily found in mesophyll cells, where photosynthesis occurs, allowing for efficient light capture and energy production.
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What is the order from least complex to most complex of these - plant cell - leaf - chloroplast - rose bush?
chloroplast, plant cell, leaf, rose bush
Does a chloroplast have a leaf cell?
well not really
Does a leaf cell have a chloroplast?
Of course they have. Majority is in the leaves
What cellular structures are found in the epidermal cells of humans but not in epidermal cell of leaves?
Melanocytes, which produce melanin for skin pigmentation, are found in human epidermal cells but not in leaf epidermal cells. Additionally, human epidermal cells contain structures like Langerhans cells for immune response, which are not present in leaf epidermal cells.
Where is chlorophyll housed in a leaf?
Chlorophyll is in the cell structure called chloroplast.
What is the order from least complex to most complex of these - plant cell - leaf - chloroplast - rose bush?
chloroplast, plant cell, leaf, rose bush
Is the chloroplast in the leaves?
Chloroplast is in every cell in every leaf of a plant.
Does a chloroplast have a leaf cell?
well not really
What structure can be seen in Elodea leaf but not present in epidermal cells of onion cells?
Chloroplasts can be seen in Elodea leaf cells but not in the epidermal cells of onion cells. Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells, containing chlorophyll that captures sunlight for energy production. Onion epidermal cells do not contain chloroplasts as they do not perform photosynthesis.
Does a leaf cell have a chloroplast?
Of course they have. Majority is in the leaves
What cellular structures are found in the epidermal cells of humans but not in epidermal cell of leaves?
Melanocytes, which produce melanin for skin pigmentation, are found in human epidermal cells but not in leaf epidermal cells. Additionally, human epidermal cells contain structures like Langerhans cells for immune response, which are not present in leaf epidermal cells.
How do you examine leaf epidermal cell?
To examine leaf epidermal cells, a leaf sample is typically cleared with a clearing solution to make the cells transparent. The cleared leaf sample is then mounted on a slide with a drop of water and covered with a coverslip. Finally, the sample is observed under a microscope to study the size, shape, and structure of the leaf epidermal cells.
What is an epidermal cell?
An epidermal cell is a cell that is part of the outer layer of an organism. For example, in humans, skin cells are epidermal. Leaves on plants have epidermal layers on the top and bottom of the leaf.
Is a chloroplast in a plant cell?
Yes. It is in a leaf cell on the plant and collects light for photosynthesis.
Where is chlorophyll housed in a leaf?
Chlorophyll is in the cell structure called chloroplast.
Would you expect that there would be more chloroplasts in a leaf cell or in a root cell?
B. Leaf cell. They are more open to sunlight. More reliant on chloroplast energy.
Where is chloroplast found-?
Inside of a plant cell. Inside the cell wall
