Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Leaf structure

Leaf structure — practice question

Fig. 5.1 illustrates a cross-section through a leaf.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, place a circle around one vascular bundle.

(a(ii))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, add a label line and the letter X to show the palisade mesophyll tissue.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the cell structure in palisade mesophyll cells in which photosynthesis happens.

(a(iv))[4]

Describe what the tissues in a vascular bundle in a leaf do.

(b(i))[1]

State the term used for plants adapted to live in water.

(b(ii))[2]

Identify feature T shown in Fig. 5.1 and explain how this feature helps the leaf float on the water surface.

(b(iii))[2]

Explain one further adaptation of this group of aquatic plants.

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