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Cross Section of a Leaf Leaf Parts Stoma (stomata) – small pores that act as a doorway for gases involved in photosynthesis (found mainly on the underside of leaves). Guard Cells – cells that regulate the opening of the stomata. Lower and upper epidermis – outer layer of a plant that serves for protection, like skin. Leaf parts continued… Palisade layer – layer where majority of chloroplasts are found (site of photosynthesis). Spongy layer – cells surrounded by air spaces; allow water, CO2 and O2 to diffuse during photosynthesis. Waxy layer/cuticle – protects leaf from water loss and from feed