Leaf Structure (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Biology) : Revision Note
Leaf Structure & Adaptations for Photosynthesis
Leaves are plant organs that carry out photosynthesis
Their structure is adapted to maximise photosynthesis, e.g.
They have a large surface area to maximise light absorption
They are thin to allow efficient movement of gases between leaf cells and the surrounding air
Leaf structure diagram

Leaves are adapted to carry out photosynthesis by being thin; this allows gases to diffuse quickly, e.g. carbon dioxide can diffuse quickly between the surrounding air and the photosynthesising cells of the leaf
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