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Life Processes — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceLife Processes2 Marks
Question
What are the adaptations of leaf for photosynthesis?
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Answer

Leaves shows following adaptations for photosynthesis:
  1. Leaves serve to provide large surface area to facilitate maximum light absorption.
  2. The extensive network of veins helps quick transport of substances to and from the mesophyll cells.
  3. Leaves contain chloroplasts, the site for photosynthesis. Since upper surface of leaves are directly illuminated, number of chloroplast is higher in the upper surface.
  4. Presence of tiny pores called as stomata on leaf's surface facilitate gaseous exchange and transpiration.

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