Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Microscope Skills – Observing Leaf Cells
Describe the appearance of leaf cells under a microscope and identify key structures.
Module
Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
When a thin section of a leaf is observed under a microscope, which structure makes the cells appear green?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Leaf cells near the top of the leaf (palisade cells) are packed with chloroplasts. Why are they there?
Question 3
Multiple choice
In a leaf cross-section slide, you can see small pores called stomata on the underside. What do stomata do?
Question 4
True or false
Leaf cells viewed under a microscope show the same structures as onion skin cells, including large numbers of chloroplasts.
Question 5
Matching
Match each leaf cell type to its description.