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The cell structure of a leaf

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The leaf cell
• A leaf cell, by definition, is any cell found within a leaf.
• However, there are many different kinds of leaf cell, and each plays an
integral role in the overall function of the leaf and the plant itself.
Types of Leaf Cell
1. Epidermis
Upper epidermis ; let the light pass through
Lower epidermis; for gas exchange
2. Mesophyll
Palisade mesophyll; to make chlorophyll
Spongy mesophyll; gas exchange by diffusion
3. Vascular Bundle
Xylem; to carry water and minerals from root to plant
Phloem ; to carry glucose from leaf to other parts of the plant
Guard cells
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