Leaf Structure

Which type of vascular tissue carries water from the roots into the leaves?

• Epidermis

• Xylem

• Petiole

• Phloem

The less tightly packed area in this portion of the leaf increases space for gas exchange.

• cuticle

• palisade layer

• spongy layer

• vascular bundle

Which part of the leaf is responsible for gas exchange?

• Stomata

• Chloroplast

• Vein

• Cuticle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the main function of the stomata located on the leaf surface?

• Protection against pests

• Transport of nutrients

• Gas exchange

• Water absorption

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the function of the phloem in plants?

• Transporting water from roots to leaves

• Providing structural support

• Transporting sugars downward from the leaves

• Facilitating gas exchange

What is part B?

• Palisade mesophyll cells

• Upper epidermis

• Xylem

• Vascular bundle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is part D?

• Stoma

• Guard cells

• Xylem

• Vascular bundle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is part F?

• Spongy mesophyll cells

• Stoma

• Palisade mesophyll cells

• Epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is part H?

• Spongy mesophyll cells

• Cuticle

• Phloem

• Vascular bundle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is part J?

• Lower epidermis

• Upper epidermis

• Cuticle

• Vascular bundle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2