Biology 5090 · O Level · Leaf structure

Leaf structure — practice question

The diagram presents a photomicrograph of the lower side of a leaf.
(a(i))[3]

Name each part labelled A to C. cell A [BLANK] cell B [BLANK] pore C [BLANK]

(a(ii))[4]

In an area affected by air pollution, the leaf surface becomes coated with particles. These particles decrease the amount of light entering the leaf and may block every pore of the type labelled C. Explain how this will affect the production of starch by the plant.

(b(i))[2]

Using the information above: • Complete the food web below by entering the name of one species in each box. • Draw arrows between the boxes to show the direction of energy flow between organisms.

(b(ii))[3]

State, for the food web above, the number of: species that are producers [BLANK] species that are consumers [BLANK] trophic levels [BLANK]

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