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Leaf Structure (CIE IGCSE Biology)

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Leaf Structure & Adaptations for Photosynthesis

Leaf structure

Structure of a leaf, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

Diagram showing the cross-section of a leaf 

How photosynthesising cells obtain carbon dioxide, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

How photosynthesising cells obtain carbon dioxide

 

  • Pathway of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to chloroplasts by diffusion:

atmosphere → air spaces around spongy mesophyll tissue → leaf mesophyll cells → chloroplast

 Leaf Structure Table

Leaf structure table, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

Adaptations of Leaf Structure for Photosynthesis Table

Adaptations of Leaf for Photosynthesis table, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

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