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Leaf Structure (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Biology)

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Leaf Structure & Adaptations for Photosynthesis

Leaf structure

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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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    Lára Marie McIvor

    Author: Lára Marie McIvor

    Expertise: Biology Lead

    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.

    Lucy Kirkham

    Author: Lucy Kirkham

    Expertise: Head of STEM

    Lucy has been a passionate Maths teacher for over 12 years, teaching maths across the UK and abroad helping to engage, interest and develop confidence in the subject at all levels.Working as a Head of Department and then Director of Maths, Lucy has advised schools and academy trusts in both Scotland and the East Midlands, where her role was to support and coach teachers to improve Maths teaching for all.