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Explain how the internal and external structure of a mesophyte leaf is adapted to photosynthesis.

Explain how the internal and external structure of a mesophyte leaf is adapted to photosynthesis.

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Lydia
Broad /wide lamina; increase S.A for absorption of co2 ; light;
Thin /flat; reduce distance for faster absorption of light;
Transparent cutide; easy penetration of light;
Transparent cutide; for passage of light to palisade cells;
Palisade cells numerous chloroplasts; to trap light;
Spongy mesophyll cells with air spaces; for diffusion of gases;
Vascular bundles; xylem to transport water and mineral salts; phloem to transport
Manufactured food; Guard cells; enclose stomata; for gaseous exchange;
Intercellular spaces; for storage of air / gaseous exchange;
lydiajane74 answered the question on October 27, 2017 at 14:14

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