Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Leaf structure

Leaf structure — practice question

Photosynthesis takes place in leaves.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the structure in a plant cell where photosynthesis takes place.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the pigment found in the cell structure where photosynthesis takes place.

(b(i))[1]

State the unit used for this measurement of surface area. 35 ................

(b(ii))[1]

Explain how the large surface area of a leaf helps it adapt for photosynthesis.

(c(i))[3]

State the names of the structures labelled A, B and D in Fig. 1.2.

(c(ii))[2]

State the names of the two tissue types that together form structure C in Fig. 1.2.

(d(i))[1]

State the name of cell E in Fig. 1.3.

(d(ii))[2]

Describe how cell E is adapted for photosynthesis in the leaf.

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