how does the apex of a leaf aid in photosynthesis
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Large surface area for maximum light absorption.
The presence of chlorophyll containing chloroplast.
Thin structure– Short distance for carbon dioxide to diffuse into leaf cells
The stomata that allow carbon dioxide to diffuse into the leaf and oxygen to diffuse out
A large network of veins to support the leaf and transport water, mineral ions and sucrose (sugar
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Leaves have a large surface area so more light hits them. The upper epidermis of the leaf is transparent, allowing light to enter the leaf. The palisade cells contain many chloroplasts which allow light to be converted into energy by the leaf.
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