Epidermis, Tissue found on the top of a leaf that is thin and transparent to allow light through, Palisade mesophyll, Tissue found near the top of the leaf that contains lots of chloroplasts to absorb light for photosynthesis, Spongy mesophyll, Tissue found in the middle of the leaf that has lots of air spaces to allow carbon dioxide to diffuse through the leaf and increase surface area, Waxy cuticle, A layer that is made of wax to protect the leaf, Guard Cells, Type of cell that controls the opening and closing of the stomata depending on conditions, Stomata, Tiny holes/pores found on the bottom of leaves, allow gases to diffuse in and out of the leaf, e.g. water vapour and carbon dioxide, Xylem, The tube that transports water and mineral ions up from the roots, Phloem, The tube that transports sugars (glucose) up and down a plant, Meristem tissue, The tissue that has cells that are rapidly dividing (i.e. mitosis is taking place) found in the roots and shoots of the plant, Chloroplast, Part of a cell responsible for absorbing light and carrying out photosynthesis.

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