Figure 1 shows a leaf from a Holly tree (Ilex aquifolium).
State one adaptation of the leaf shown in Figure 1 that helps to protect the plant from being eaten by herbivores.
The leaves of some holly species also produce bitter-tasting chemicals called saponins that deter insects and larger herbivores. What type of defence mechanism is this? Choose from: Chemical, Mechanical, Physical.
The leaf is composed of different tissues, such as the epidermis, mesophyll, xylem, and phloem, all working together. What name is given to a group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function?
Name the tissue that transports dissolved sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
Name the tissue that transports water and mineral ions through the plant.