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Leaves (structure (dorsal surface (lower side with veins), leaf blade…
Leaves
structure
dorsal surface
lower side with veins
leaf blade
light harvesting portion
ventral surface
upper side
petiole
stalk
vascular tissues
veins
vascular bundle
distribute water
midrib (midvein)
lateral vein
minor vein
epidermis
large flat surface area
water can be lost
transpiration
in dry soil roots cant replace lost water
waterproof but translucent
initiation and development
eudictos
Monocots
basal angiosperms
function
photosynthesis
not allow entry of fungi bacteria or algae
mesophyll
interior to epiderm
palisade parenchyma
main photosynthetic tissue
spongy mesophyll
permits CO2 to diffuse rapidly
