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Sun leaves are...
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(1) smaller than shade leaves (2) have a thicker cuticle than shade leaves (3) have 2 or 3 layers of palisade mesophyll cells compared to only one layer in shade leaves (4)have most of their chloroplasts in the palisade layer while shade leaves have chloroplasts evenly distributed between palisade and spongy mesophyll and (5) wilt slower than shade leaves
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a system of cells that is variable in structure and function nd covers the surface of a plant
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Epidermis
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A layer of wax like material that covers the epidermis.
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Cuticle
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Openings on the ventral side of leaves that hep regulate the movement of gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
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Stomata
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When stomata is open...
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carbon dioxide will diffuse in and water will diffuse out.
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Regulates the opening and closing of the stomata, in response to the amount of H20 present.
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Guard cells
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Opening and closing of the stomata represent a trade off between
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photosynthesis and transpiration
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Stomata are usually found...
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on the bottom of the leaf (ventral side)
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light capturing cells
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chloroplasts
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Adaptations of plant
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thicker, better protection, smaller, less stomata
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