Leaf Structure
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Lesson duration is: 30 minItems in this lesson
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Structure
Function
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Contains DNA and controls the cell processes.
The site of respiration.
The site of chemical reactions in the cell.
Storing cell sap and keeping the cell rigid.
The site of photosynthesis. Contains chlorophyll.
Protects and supports the cell.
Cell membrane
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Vacuole
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Slide 2 - Drag question
Complete the word and chemical equations for photosynthesis.
Word equation:
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Chemical equation:
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Water
Carbon dioxide
Glucose
Oxygen
Slide 3 - Drag question
One reason why plants in the rain-forest has ______________ leaves is because they need to trap alot of _________. If they don't trap light means that photosynthesis will be ________ . Large leaves and enough trapped light means that the plant can _______________ successfully.
photosynthesise
slow
large
light
Slide 4 - Drag question
Slide 5 - Drag question
In which layer does most photosynthesis happen?
A
Waxy cuticle
B
Palisade layer
C
Spongy layer
D
Lower epidermis
Slide 6 - Quiz
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in a plant cell?
A
Ribosomes
B
Nucleus
C
Mitochondria
D
Chloroplasts
Slide 7 - Quiz
Slide 8 - Video
Slide 9 - Slide
What is glucose used for in our bodies?
Slide 10 - Mind map
Slide 11 - Slide
Slide 12 - Slide
Sieve plate
Companion cell
Slide 13 - Drag question
How can you tell that this is not phloem tissue?
Slide 14 - Open question
Slide 15 - Slide
Aphids push their mouth into the phloem tissue and eat the sugars inside.
What effect will this have on the plant? Explain your answer.
What effect will this have on the plant? Explain your answer.
