TREE PHYSIOLOGY
RESPIRATION
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Question
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What is the main function of leaves?
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Leaves provide support for growth and a place to store food
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Leaves provide a place for photosynthesis to occur.
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Leaves absorb water and minerals and transport nutrients to the stem
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Leaves create a barrier that prevents water in the plant’s tissues from evaporating
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is the role of leaves in photosynthesis? The broad surface area of leaves allows for enhanced absorption of sunlight. Moreover, numerous pores, called stomata, allow easy gaseous exchange. Therefore, leaves act as the primary location for photosynthesis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the leaves, with a smaller amount in the stems, and has both a light independent and light dependent process.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main functions of leaves are photosynthesis, exchange of gasses and transpiration.
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