Activity 10.7Think over it. Upper
epidermis
Lower (
epidermis
Wax
Air
spa
Wax
cuticle
Guard cells
Stoma
Fig. 10.6 Cross ection of a leaf.
Activity 10.7
Observe the given diagram of cross section of a
leaf as seen under the microscope (fig. 10.6)
In which layer must the process of photo-
synthesis be taking place to a greater extent and
wh
over it
• What is the significance of waxy cuticle
on the u r and lower surface of a leaf?
HOT'os.
