Question

Describe the structure of a leaf.

Answer 1

AdaptionPurposeEpidermis is thin and transparentTo allow more light to reach the palisade cellsThin cuticle made of waxTo protect the leaf without blocking out lightPalisade cell layer at top of leafTo absorb more lightSpongy layerAir spaces allow carbon dioxide to diffuse through the leaf, and increase the surface areaPalisade cells contain many chloroplastsTo absorb all the available light

Answer 2

Answer:

All leaves have the same basic structure - a midrib, an edge, veins and a petiole. The main function of a leaf is to carry out photosynthesis, which provides the plant with the food it needs to survive. Plants provide food for all life on the planet.