http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf

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http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf
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A leaf consists of following Exterior Cuticle
protects leaf tissue and cells from outside
environment
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Interior Tissue Epidermis-Stomata
open and close allowing for gas exchange and
photosynthesis without drying plant
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Interior Tissue Mesophyll
the primary location of photosynthesis in the
plant (contains chloroplasts)
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Interior Tissue Xylem
basic function is to transport water but it also
transports some nutrients through the plant and
provides structure
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Interior Tissue Phloem
living tissue that carries organic nutrients in
particular, glucose, a sugar, to all parts of the
plant where needed (carries photosynthesis
products) structure
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Worksheet

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