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1. • • To protect the leaf from infection and prevent water loss without blocking out light
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   Why do leaf cells form a protective layer over a leaf?

   • They form a protective layer over the leaf. They often produce waxy substances which protect the leaf from drying out or being attacked by insects. A leaf cell in the epidermis often lacks chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for creating sugar. The upper and lower epidermis vary slightly.

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   What is an epidermal leaf cell?

   • Their definitions refer to the following image. An epidermal leaf cell is any cell which protects the outside of the leaf. These cells are often short and flattened, much like a square pancake. They form a protective layer over the leaf. They often produce waxy substances which protect the leaf from drying out or being attacked by insects.

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   What does a leaf need?

   • A leaf needs: glucose A simple sugar used by cells for respiration. Plant tissue containing closely packed cells in the upper layer of a leaf. tissue of the leaf. Palisade cells are column-shaped and packed with many Contains the green pigment chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.

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   How are leaves adapted?

   • Leaves are adapted in several ways to help them perform their functions. The internal structure of the leaf is also adapted to promote efficient photosynthesis. When a plant is carrying out photosynthesis carbon dioxide needs to move from the air into the leaf. It does this by diffusing through small pores called stomata.

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   Why do leaf cells have waxy substances?

   • They often produce waxy substances which protect the leaf from drying out or being attacked by insects. A leaf cell in the epidermis often lacks chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for creating sugar. The upper and lower epidermis vary slightly. The upper epidermis, often exposed to direct sunlight, is often a thin layer of translucent cells.

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   What is a leaf cell?

   • A leaf cell, by definition, is any cell found within a leaf. However, there are many different kinds of leaf cell, and each plays an integral role in the overall function of the leaf and the plant itself. A single leaf cell may be designed to simply photosynthesize, or create sugars from the energy in light.

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   Short distance for carbon dioxide to diffuse into leaf cells: Cuticle: A waxy waterproof layer which reduces water loss, it is transparent to allow light through the leaf

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   May 9, 2023 · Structure of the Leaf. Plant leaves have complex structures with layers of different tissues containing specially adapted cells. The table below describes the different structures in a leaf and their functions. Leaf Structures Table. Diagram showing the cross-section of a leaf.

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   A protective layer called the cuticle covers surface of the epidermal cells (Figure \(\PageIndex{3}\)). The cuticle is rich in lignin (which lends some rigidity) and waxes (which function in waterproofing).

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   Oct 31, 2023 · The epidermis is usually one cell layer thick. However, in plants that grow in very hot or very cold conditions, the epidermis may be several layers thick to protect against excessive water loss from transpiration. A waxy layer known as the cuticle covers the leaves of all plant species.

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   Aug 24, 2018 · Epidermis. An epidermal leaf cell is any cell which protects the outside of the leaf. These cells are often short and flattened, much like a square pancake. They form a protective layer over the leaf. They often produce waxy substances which protect the leaf from drying out or being attacked by insects.

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   Leaf tissue consists of the epidermis, which forms the outermost cell layer, and mesophyll and vascular tissue, which make up the inner portion of the leaf. In some plant species, leaf form is modified to form structures such as tendrils, spines, bud scales, and needles.