What are the parts of the elodea leaf and what are the functions of the parts?
The main parts of an Elodea leaf are the cuticle (protective outer layer), epidermis (outer layer of cells), palisade layer (primary site of photosynthesis), spongy mesophyll layer (site of gas exchange), and stomata (pores for gas exchange). The cuticle protects the leaf, the epidermis provides structure, the palisade layer helps in photosynthesis, the spongy mesophyll layer aids in gas exchange, and stomata regulate gas exchange.