. Elements of botany. Botany; Botany. MINUTE STliUCTUEB OF LEAVES. 109 Examine another slice from the upper surface. How does the number of stomata in the two cases compare ? Take measurements from the last three sketches with a scale and, knowing what magnifying power was used, answer these questions: ''â (a) How thick is the epidermis ? (6) "What is the length and the breadth of the epidermal cells ? (c) What is the average size of the pulp-cells ?. sp sp Fig. 96. â Vertical Section of the Leaf of the Beet. (Much magnified.) e, epidermis ; p, palisade cells (and similar elongated cells)
. Elements of botany. Botany; Botany. MINUTE STliUCTUEB OF LEAVES. 109 Examine another slice from the upper surface. How does the number of stomata in the two cases compare ? Take measurements from the last three sketches with a scale and, knowing what magnifying power was used, answer these questions: ''â (a) How thick is the epidermis ? (6) "What is the length and the breadth of the epidermal cells ? (c) What is the average size of the pulp-cells ?. sp sp Fig. 96. â Vertical Section of the Leaf of the Beet. (Much magnified.) e, epidermis ; p, palisade cells (and similar elongated cells); i, intercellular spaces; a, air-spaces communicating with the stomata; sp, stomata, or breathing-pores. 136. Uses of the Parts Examined. â It will be most con- venient to discuss the uses of the parts of the leaf a little 1 The teacher may measure the size with the camera Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bergen, Joseph Y. (Joseph Young), 1851-1917. Boston, Ginn
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