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The single dominant vein in the middle of the blade
midrib
epidermis
margin
petiole
leaf blade
The layer of cells that compose the top and bottom surface of the leaf to provide protection.
midrib
epidermis
margin
petiole
leaf blade
The edge of a leaf
midrib
epidermis
margin
petiole
leaf blade
The stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem, is responsible for transporting water and nutrients
midrib
epidermis
margin
petiole
leaf blade
The large, broad part of a leaf that provides a large surface area for absorbing solar energy
midrib
epidermis
margin
petiole
leaf blade
A leaf that has only one blade on its petiole
simple leaf
compound leaf
A leaf with multiple blades attached to the petiole
simple leaf
compound leaf
The bulk of photosynthetic activity for a plant takes place here.
mesophyll
cuticle
epidermis
stomata (stoma)
guard cells
On top of the leaf is a waxy, non-cellular layer, that prevents water from escaping the leaf.
mesophyll
cuticle
epidermis
stomata (stoma)
guard cells
Leaves have openings in the epidermis called _____________. They allow diffusion of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water.
mesophyll
cuticle
epidermis
stomata
guard cells
___________________ control the opening and closing of the stomata.
mesophyll
cuticle
epidermis
stomata
guard cells
Specialized cells that appear as hairs on the leaves of some plants.
Guard Cells
Trichomes
Stomata
Auricle
Awl-like leaves
Scale-like leaves
Needle-like leaves
Awl-like leaves
Scale-like leaves
Needle-like leaves
Awl-like leaves
Scale-like leaves
Needle-like leaves
Typical vein pattern of monocot plants
Parallel
Netted
Palmate
Branched
Generally speaking, plants that live in bright arid conditions have very thick cuticle layers.
True
False
What is #1 called?
stem
petiole
blade
stipule
axillary bud
What is #12 called?
stem
petiole
blade
stipule
axillary bud
What is #3 called?
stem
petiole
blade
stipule
axillary bud
What is #2 called?
stem
petiole
blade
stipule
axillary bud
What is #5 called?
vein
margin
cuticle
epidermis
base
What is #6 called?
vein
margin
cuticle
epidermis
base
What is #7 called?
vein
margin
cuticle
epidermis
base
What is #8 called?
vein
margin
cuticle
epidermis
base
What is #9 called?
vein
margin
apex
base
midrib
What is #10 called?
vein
margin
apex
base
midrib
What is #11 called?
vein
margin
apex
base
midrib
What is #4 called?
stem
petiole
blade
stipule
axillary bud
What part is A?
Cuticle
Epidermis
Mesophyll
Vein
Stoma
What part is B?
Cuticle
Epidermis
Mesophyll
Vein
Stoma
Part C and D together make up this layer.
Cuticle
Epidermis
Mesophyll
Vein
Stoma
Part E is Xylem and F is Phloem. Together they are found transporting materials in the __________ of the leaf.
Cuticle
Epidermis
Mesophyll
Vein
Stoma
What is G?
Cuticle
Epidermis
Mesophyll
Vein
Stoma
A leaf's main purpose is to
help anchor the plant
collect sunlight and turn it into food through photosynthesis
transport materials throughout the plant
provide support for the flower
What is #1?
Stoma
Guard Cell
Cuticle
Epidermis
What is #2?
Stoma
Guard Cell
Epidermis
Cuticle
The purpose of trichomes is to what? (select 2)
collect sunlight and turn it into food through photosynthesis
reduce water loss by slowing air movement close to the leaf
add visual appeal to the plant for the consumer
discourage some pests from devouring the leaves
Typical vein pattern of dicot plants
Parallel
Netted
Palmate
Branched
Veins in leaves are essential for what?
translocation of water, minerals, sugars, and other materials
the taste of the plant when consuming it
collecting sunlight and turning it into food through photosynthesis
providing a home for insects to live
none of the veins on the leaf cross
parallel veins
pinnately netted
palmately netted
dichotomous venation
Leaves with netted veins that have several smaller veins branching out of a dominant midrib is called ___________________________.
parallel
pinnately netted
palmately netted
dichotomous venation
Several dominant veins branching out from the petiole is known as ________________________.
parallel
pinnately netted
palmately netted
dichotomous venation
A few plants have a spreading vein pattern called ________________________.
parallel veins
pinnately netted
palmately netted
dichotomous venation
A ______________________ leaf has multiple leaflets attached along a rachis or axis.
palmately compound
pinnately netted
palmately netted
pinnately compound
A ________________________ leaf has all its leaflets attached to a common point.
palmately compound
pinnately netted
palmately netted
pinnately compound
3 or more leaves per node
opposite leaf arrangement
alternate leaf arrangement
whorled leaf arrangement
one leaf per node
opposite leaf arrangement
alternate leaf arrangement
whorled leaf arrangement
two leaves per node
opposite leaf arrangement
alternate leaf arrangement
whorled leaf arrangement
serrate leaf margin
entire leaf margin
lobed leaf margin
serrate leaf margin
entire leaf margin
lobed leaf margin
serrate leaf margin
entire leaf margin
lobed leaf margin
acute apex
obtuse apex
acute apex
obtuse apex
cuneate base
rounded base
oblique base
cuneate base
rounded base
oblique base
cuneate base
rounded base
oblique base
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