Name the function of a leaf * ** *** Name the function of a leaf Describe the function of parts of the leaves e.g. chloroplasts Explain the structure of a leaf

A gap that allows gases to circulate inside a leaf stomata A gap that allows gases to circulate inside a leaf air space Tough outer layer of leaf to protect it vein Open and close the stomata epidermis Most of the photosynthesis happens here palisade (mesophyll) cells Carries water into the cell and glucose away guard cells A hole that allows air in and out of a leaf spongy mesophyll cells Some photosynthesis happens here – gaps between cells stomata A gap that allows gases to circulate inside a leaf air space Tough outer layer of leaf to protect it vein Open and close the stomata epidermis Most of the photosynthesis happens here palisade (mesophyll) cells Carries water into the cell and glucose away guard cells A hole that allows air in and out of a leaf spongy mesophyll cells Some photosynthesis happens here – gaps between cells