A leaf id adapted to Photosynthesis in the following ways:
- Leaves contain numerous chloroplasts which help in photosynthesis;
- Leaves have palisade cells which trap a lot of energy from the sun for photosynthesis;
- Leaf veins contain xylem which transport water and mineral salts
- phloem transport synthesised food;
- Laves have guard cells regulate the entry of carbon dioxide and exit of oxygen and water vapour by opening the stomata;
- Leaves are broad and flat to expose a large surface area to sunlight in order to trap a lot of energy; A few cells thick for gases to easily diffuse into photosynthesis cells;
- They have numerous air spaces to allow free diffusion of the gases;
- They have spongy mesophyll cells to store water;
- Leaves also have a thick water proof cuticle which prevents water loss (desiccation and injury;
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