GCSE Biology – Structure of a leaf

Last updated: 18/06/2020

Learning Objectives

-I can explain the structure and function of a leaf
-I can describe how a leaf is suited to photosynthesis

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  1. What is a leaf?

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  2. What type of organism has leaves?

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  3. What is the function of a leaf?

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  4. Where does gas exchange occur in the leaf?

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  5. What gas does a leaf diffuse in?

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  6. What gas does a leaf diffuse out?

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  7. Where is the waxy cuticle in a leaf?

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  8. Where is the epidermis in the leaf?

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  9. Where is the spongy mesophyll in the leaf?

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  10. Where is the palisade mesophyll in the leaf?

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  11. Describe the thickness of the epidermis.

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  12. What is the thin cuticle made of?

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  13. What type of cells is the palisade mesophyll made from?

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  14. What do the palisade cells contain a lot of?

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  15. What do chloroplasts contain?

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  16. What is needed for photosynthesis to occur?

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  17. What is needed for photosynthesis to occur?

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  18. What is produced during photosynthesis?

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  19. How does a large surface area of a leaf help to aid photosynthesis?

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  20. How does the thinness of a leaf help to aid photosynthesis?

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  21. How does the chlorophyll in a leaf help to aid photosynthesis?

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  22. How does the network of veins in a leaf help to aid photosynthesis?

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  23. How does the stomata in a leaf help to aid photosynthesis?

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  24. How is the structure of the epidermis adapted to help with photosynthesis?

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  25. How is the structure of the epidermis adapted to help with photosynthesis?

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