Question

Biology 0 what are the adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis

Answer 1

Leaves enable photosynthesis to happen. Photosynthesis is the process by which leaves absorb light and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrate (food) for plants to grow. Leaves are adapted to perform their function eg they have a large surface area to absorb sunlight.

Answer 2

ANSWER :

PHOTOSYNTHESIS : It is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from simple molecules like carbon dioxide and water.

RAW MATERIALS WHICH ARE REQUIRED FOR PHOTOSYNTHESIS ARE :

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Chlorophyll

• Sunlight

THE ADAPTATIONS OF LEAVES FOR PHOTOSYNTHESIS ARE AS FOLLOWS :

• Leaf has a large surface area to absorb maximum light.

• Arrangement of leaves in order to absorb optimum amount of light.

• The large number of veins provide mechanical strength and also take part in quick transport of substances to and from the mesophyll cells.

• Leaf is the site of transpiration which cools the leaf surface for optimum photosynthesis.

• Leaf has numerous stomata for gaseous exchange.

• Large number of chloroplasts are present on upper surface of leaves.