leaf structure

• epidermis


  protects the leaf and is transparent to let light through
• pallisade mesophyll


  contain chloroplasts

  most photosynthesis takes place in them

  tall and closely packed to absorb maximum light
• spongy mesophyll


  captures light

  makes food

  has air spaces to allow for easy gas exchange
• vein


  contains xylem(top part) and for water transport

  and phloem(bottom part) to take away dissolved food
• Stomata


  open to allow gas exchange