The Leaves of a Plant Typically Have Different Tissue Layers

question 60

Multiple Choice

The leaves of a plant typically have different tissue layers that function in different ways.The epidermis layer functions like a covering of skin to protect the leaf while vascular bundles carry water and nutrients through the leaf.The palisade mesophyll layer is responsible for most of the photosynthesis that occurs while the spongy mesophyll layer underneath it aids in the exchange of gases (CO₂ and O₂) and water vapor.In which leaf tissues would you expect to find the highest density of chloroplasts?

• A)epidermis
• B)vascular bundles
• C)spongy mesophyll
• D)palisade mesophyll