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What are the limiting factors of photosynthesis?
What are the limiting factors of photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity, and temperature
Explain why the structure of a leaf has a waxy cuticle.
Explain why the structure of a leaf has a waxy cuticle.
To protect against water loss without blocking sunlight.
Where are the chloroplasts located in a leaf and what is their function?
Where are the chloroplasts located in a leaf and what is their function?
Chloroplasts are located in the palisade mesophyll cells and contain chlorophyll that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Why do leaves have a large surface area?
Why do leaves have a large surface area?
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What is the purpose of spongy mesophyll cells in a leaf?
What is the purpose of spongy mesophyll cells in a leaf?
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Describe the role of the upper epidermis in a leaf.
Describe the role of the upper epidermis in a leaf.
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