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THE LEAF - PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
I. The Importance of the Leaf in Plants

II. External Appearance

III. Simple vs Compound Leaves

IV. Patterns of Leaf Arrangement

V. Veins in Leaves

A. Parallel vs Netted Venation

B. Pinnately vs Palmately Net-Veined

VI. Conducting Tissue

A. Xylem and Phloem

VII. Tissue and Cells of Leaves

A. Epidermis

B. Mesophyll

1. Palisade Layer

2. Spongy Layer

C. Bundle Sheath

VIII. The Stoma: Structure and Function

IX. Transpiration

X. Photosynthesis

XI. The Importance of Leaves

A. Oxygen in our Atmosphere

B. Intake of Carbon Dioxide

XII. Human Uses of Leaves

XIII. Conclusion

 
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