Parts of the Leaf

Identify the part of the leaf labeled #3.

• waxy cuticle

• upper epidermis

• spongy mesophyll

• palisade layer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which part of the leaf does the most photosynthesis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 7

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which part of the leaf cross section represents the waxy cuticle?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 9

Which number represents the guard cells?

• 8

• 9

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the name of the pink part labeled 4?

• spongy mesophyll

• palisade layer

• central vein

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Identify the leaf part.

• Guard cells

• Stomates

• Cuticle

• Spongy Layer

What is the midrib?

• attaches the leaf to the plant

• a central vein on the blade from which smaller veins grow

• provide support for the leaf and transport or carry nutrients and water

• the flat part of the leaf

Name the part of the leaf labeled number 3.

• midrib

• leaf blade

• stalk

• veins

Identify the leaf part.

• Stomata

• Guard cells

• Mesophyll

• Cuticle

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The xylem and phloem together are know as

• vascular bundles.

• the mesophyll.

• stomates.

• guard cells.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3