Leaf Anatomy

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Leaf Anatomy
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Functions of Leaves

• Photosynthesis uses oxygen, water and sunlight
  to make sugar.
• Transpiration passes off water from the stomata
• Respiration breaks down sugar to release energy
  for plant functions

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Simple Leaf Structure
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Compound Leaf Structure
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Leaf VenationPinnate, Palmate, Parallel
Conifer Leaves
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Leaf anatomy 1. Epidermis 2. Mesophyll 3.
Vascular bundles 4. Stomata
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Venus Flytrap - Dionaea muscipula
Carnivorous plants
Drosera rotundifolia sundew
Northern Pitcher Plant Sarracenia purpurea