Leaf Anatomy Review

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Across
  1. 2. adapted to absorb light
  2. 5. this is the tip of the leaf
  3. 6. this is the main vein in the middle of a dicot leaf
  4. 8. this venation is where several small veins attach at a midrib
  5. 9. this venation is where several veins run evenly along side one another. Monocot plants
  6. 10. where most photosynthesis takes place in a plant
  7. 13. packed loosely for gas exchange in the leaf
  8. 15. this is a waxy covering that prevents water from escaping the leaf
Down
  1. 1. this is the bottom of the leaf
  2. 3. openings in the leaf's epidermis to allow gas to flow in and out
  3. 4. this is the "stem" of the leaf that connects the leaf blade to the actual plant stem
  4. 6. this is the outer edge of a leaf
  5. 7. this venation is where several veins all connect at the base of the leaf
  6. 8. this venation is where several midribs attach at the base of the leaf with small veins emerging from each midrib
  7. 11. these vein cells mainly transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant
  8. 12. skin-like layer of cells found on the top and the bottom surface of the leaf
  9. 14. these vein cells mainly transport carbohydrates to the plant after photosynthesis