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LeaF Cross Section
LeaF Cross Section
Slide Preparation
Stem Cross Section
Stem Cross Section
Slide Preparation
Key Structures to Identify and Write about in this Slide
Step 1: Draw (leaf C.s)
Step 1: Draw (leaf C.s)
After creating the leaf cross section slide, draw and label the structures seen in your slide
(follow all biological drawing rules, include a detailed title, magnification and stain information)
Remember to only draw what you can see in your slide. The video above is a general drawing of a leaf CS
*** Show Mrs J your completed drawing and notes ***
Step 1: Draw (Stem c.s)
Step 1: Draw (Stem c.s)
After creating the stem cross section slide, draw and label the structures seen in your slide
(follow all biological drawing rules, include a detailed title, magnification and stain information)
Remember to only draw what you can see in your slide. The video above is a general drawing of a leaf CS
*** Show Mrs J your completed drawing and notes ***
Fig 1: Transverse cross section of a European beech leaf (Fagus sylvatica L.) observed through an optical microscope (after Bousquet, 2007).
Fig. 1. Modeling directional–hemispherical reflectance and transmittance of fresh and dry leaves from 0.4μm to 5.7μm with the PROSPECT-VISIR model - Scientific Figure on ResearchGate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Transverse-cross-section-of-a-European-beech-leaf-Fagus-sylvatica-L-observed-through_fig1_223047417 [accessed 27 Sep, 2021]
Step 2: Written Requirements
Step 2: Written Requirements
Select two of the key organelles that are visible in each of your slides and they must be labelled in your drawings, make notes about the following for each organelle (see lesson PowerPoints for more support on each of these structures)
Shape and structure of the organelle
Location of the organelle
The function of the organelle
How this organelle (function, shape, structure or location) enables the cell to carry out their specific function
Fig 2: Cross section of a general dicot stem - http://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/dox/stem.html
Use these PowerPoints to help you revise the information needed for these slides
Use these PowerPoints to help you revise the information needed for these slides
Follow this link for a kahoot revising the structure of a leaf
Revision Worksheet Link - complete this, then share it back to your teacher for feedback
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