Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Function of waxy cuticle
Function of waxy cuticle
Reduces water loss by evaporation
Key feature of palisade mesophyll
Key feature of palisade mesophyll
Lots of chloroplasts
Key feature of spongy mesophyll
Key feature of spongy mesophyll
Lots of air spaces
Transpiration stream
Transpiration stream
Movement of water and mineral ions from roots to leaves via xylem
Substance that strengthens xylem
Substance that strengthens xylem
Lignin
Holes in lignin along xylem tube
Holes in lignin along xylem tube
Bordered pits
End walls in phloem cells
End walls in phloem cells
Sieve plates
Translocation
Translocation
Movement of food substances in phloem in both directions
Ability of meristematic tissue
Ability of meristematic tissue
Can differentiate into different types of plant cell
Function of guard cells
Function of guard cells
Control opening and closing of stomata based on water availability