How are leaves of a plant adapted to enable photosynthesis?
Leaves have 4 main adaptations which enable them to carry out photosynthesis successfully.
1) Thin - this allows carbon dioxide to easily diffuse into the leaf cells
2) Transparent epidermis - this allows light to reach the palisade cells
3) Large surface area - allows lots of light to be absorbed
4) Waxy surface - protects the leaves without blocking out light
RG
Related Biology GCSE answers
All answers ▸What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?
Why is the Nitrogen cycle so important to understand? Name key uses of Nitrogen in the living world.
What is the general structure of an animal cell?
Energy is obtained from both aerobic and anaerobic respiration during exercise. Give three differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.