DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main function of the leaves of a plants is ____
A
carry out photosynthesis
B
support the plant
C
get water to all plant parts
D
anchor the plant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of a leaf is to produce food for the plant by photosynthesis. Chlorophyll, the substance that gives plants their characteristic green colour, absorbs light energy. The internal structure of the leaf is protected by the leaf epidermis, which is continuous with the stem epidermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main functions of leaves are photosynthesis, exchange of gasses and transpiration.

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