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ISBN: 9780134813448

Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.

Publisher: Pearson,

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Plants have a capacity that we humans can only imagine— the ability to produce food from sunlight. Sure, we can prepare some dishes that we can savor on, but it become possible because of the plants (as they serve as a producers of all the raw materials …

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Draw a simplified diagram of a leaf cross-section and label it. Explain how a leaf’s structure supports photosynthesis.

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Draw a simplified diagram of a leaf cross-section and label it. Explain how a leaf’s structure supports photosynthesis.

Solution Summary: The author explains that leaves play an important role in the process of photosynthesis. The leaf's flattened shape provides a large surface area to the sun and its thinness ensures the penetration of sunlight.

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