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Structure of the Leaf (Edexcel GCSE Biology)

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Structure of the Leaf

  • Plant leaves have complex structures with layers of different tissues containing specially adapted cells

  • The table below describes the different structures in a leaf and their functions

Leaf Structures Table

Leaf structure table, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes
Structure of a leaf, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

Diagram showing the cross-section of a leaf

  • The specialised cells in leaves have adaptive features which allow them to carry out a particular function in the plant

Adaptations of Plant Leaves for Photosynthesis Table


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    Author: Lára Marie McIvor

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    Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.