the primary photosynthetic organ. functions of leaves photosynthesis conversion of light energy into...
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The primary PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGAN
FUNCTIONS of LEAVESPHOTOSYNTHESIS
Conversion of LIGHT ENERGY into SUGARS CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) and WATER (H2O) needed
RESPIRATION (leaves, stems and roots)Breakdown of SUGAR into ENERGY
ENERGY is needed for GROWTH and to MANUFACTURE other compounds
OXYGEN (O2) needed
FUNCTIONS of LEAVES
FUNCTIONS of LEAVES
FUNCTION of LEAVES
FUNCTIONS of LEAVESTRANSPIRATION
DIFFUSION of WATER VAPOR out of leaves through STOMATA
GAS EXCHANGE TRANSPIRATIONAL
PULL COOLING
PARTS of a LEAF
CLASSIFICATION of LEAVESSIMPLE -one blade /petioleCOMPOUND – many leaflets/petiole –rachis
CLASSIFICATION of LEAVESVENATION
PARALLEL - monocotsNETTED - dicots
PINNATE PALMATE
ANATOMY of LEAVESEPIDERMIS
CuticleTrichomesStomata Guard Cells
ANATOMY of LEAVES
LEAF ABSCISSIONLEAF DROP in DECIDUOUS plants
LEAF ABSCISSION
LEAF MODIFICATIONSSUPPORT
Thick Petioles
Captured Gas
LEAF MODIFICATIONSWATER STORAGE
Succulents
LEAF MODIFICATIONSFOOD STORAGE
Scales on Bulbs (right)Thick leaves (below)
LEAF MODIFICATIONSCLIMBING
Tendrils (right)Leaf petioles
(below)
LEAF MODIFICATIONSPROTECTION
Spines (right)Bracts (below)
LEAF MODIFICATIONSINGESTION
Carnivorous plants
Venus Fly Trap (above)
Sundew (left)