Photosynthesis in Leaves Quiz

Which cells in the leaf are specialized for trapping light?

• Palisade mesophyll

• Spongy mesophyll

• Epidermis cells

• Xylem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of stomata in the leaf?

• Producing glucose

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

• Transporting water

• Trapping light

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the role of the cuticle in the leaf?

• Sealing the leaf

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

• Producing glucose

• Trapping light

Which part of the leaf contains the xylem for water transport?

• Palisade mesophyll

• Vascular bundle

• Spongy mesophyll

• Epidermis cells

What is the main function of the vascular bundle in the leaf?

• Trapping light

• Producing glucose

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

• Transporting water and sugars

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the primary function of the palisade mesophyll in the leaf?

• Producing glucose

• Trapping light

• Transporting water

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What is the purpose of the spongy mesophyll in the leaf?

• Trapping light

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

• Transporting water

• Producing glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the function of the guard cells in the leaf?

• Trapping light

• Regulating carbon dioxide and water exchange

• Producing glucose

• Transporting water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What triggers the closure of the stoma's pore in response to excess water loss?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the role of stomata in the process of photosynthesis?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6