9.1 Leaves

Leaf modifications Tendrils (coil around and climb) Reproductive leaves Floral Spines (you will observe these during lab today too)

IB Assessment Statement Draw and Label diagrams to show distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues.

9.1 Leaves Leaves are involved in photosynthesis Leaves vary great in form but generally the consist of a flattened portion called the blade and a stalk called the petiole that attaches to the blade to the stem.

9.1.1 Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant Cuticle is a waxy layer which reduces water loss through the upper epidermis. Upper epidermis is a flattened layer of cell that forms the surface of the leaf and makes the cuticle.

Palisade Layer: This is the main photosynthetic region of the leaf. 9.1.1 Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant Palisade Layer: This is the main photosynthetic region of the leaf. Vascular bundle: contains the transport system and vascular meristem tissue (x-xylem, p-phloem).

9.1.1 Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant Spongy mesophyll: contains spaces that allows the movement of gases and water through the leaf tissue.. Lower epidermis: bottom surface layer of tissues which contains the guard cells that form each stoma.

9.1.3 Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues.( 3) Leaf Tissues: (a) Phloem transports the products of photosynthesis (sugars, amino acids). (b) Xylem transports water and minerals into the leaf tissue from the stem and roots. c) Epidermis produces a waxy cuticle for the conservation of water.

(d) Palisade layer which is the main photosynthetic region. 9.1.3 Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues.( 3) (d) Palisade layer which is the main photosynthetic region. (e) Spongy layer creates the spaces and surfaces for the movement of water and gases. (f) Lower epidermis contains the stomatal pores which allow gas exchange with the leaf.

9.1.3 Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues.( 3) The xylem and phloem tissues combine in the vascular tissue to provide support to the leaf.

Stomata a pore on the lower side of a leave that allows for gas exchange

Leaf Structure

9.1.1 Your turn… 9.1.1 Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant. Any dicotyledonous plant with similar tissue distribution should be used. Note that plan diagrams show distribution of tissues (for example, xylem, phloem) and do not show individual cells. They are sometimes called “low- power” diagrams.

Your turn: Slide#1: Leaf epidermis (bottom) Slide#2: Monocot and dicot leaf Slide#3: Private leaf Slide#4: Oleander leaf Slide#5: Pine leaf (2 needle) First use small power, than change to medium. Drawing MUST be: Neat, in color, have distinctly recognizable structures, include representation of entire visual field, with appropriate labels

9.1.1 Assessment Statement 9.1.3 Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues. This should be restricted to dicotyledonous plants. The functions should include: absorption of light, gas exchange, support, water conservation, and the transport of water and products of photosynthesis.