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      • The leaf is one of the most important organs of a plant. Leaves produce food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis. The leaves of different plants vary widely in size, shape and colour and are adapted to carry out photosynthesis.
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  2. Plants grow thick leaves with drip tips and waxy surfaces to allow water to drain away quickly to prevent rotting. Some plants called 'epiphytes' are flowering...

  3. Leaves produce food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis. The leaves of different plants vary widely in size, shape and colour and are adapted to carry out photosynthesis.

  4. Photosynthesis is the process by which leaves absorb light and carbon dioxide to produce glucose (food) for plants to grow. Leaves are adapted to perform their function, eg they have a large...

  5. Leaves, and the structures they contain, play key roles in photosynthesis. When it comes to photosynthesis, the most important parts of the plant are the leaves. Their cells and structures are specialized to take in light and allow for gas exchange with the air around them.

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    The term leaf refers to the organ that forms the main lateral appendage on the stem of vascular plants. In general, leaves are thin, flat organs responsible for the photosynthesis of the plant. Although photosynthesis typically only occurs on the upper surface of the leaf, it can occur on both sides in some plant species. Leaves are typically compr...

    In general, the types of leaf can be divided into six major types, although there are also plants with highly specialized leaves:

    1. The primary function of a leaf is: A. Water evaporation for cooling B. Photosynthesis C. Provide shade to the shoot and root structures of the plant D.Transpiration 2. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding guttation: A. It typically occurs at night. B. It occurs when the stomata are closed. C. It results from increased water pressu...

  6. Oct 31, 2023 · The xylem transports water and minerals to the leaves; the phloem transports the photosynthetic products to the other parts of the plant. Plants in cold climates have needle-like leaves that are reduced in size; plants in hot climates have succulent leaves that help to conserve water.

  7. Jul 31, 2022 · Leaves are the main sites for photosynthesis: the process by which plants synthesize food. Most leaves are usually green, due to the presence of chlorophyll in the leaf cells. However, some leaves may have different colors, caused by other plant pigments that mask the green chlorophyll.

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