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A plant leaf contains various structures that makes it adapted for the process of photosynthesis.
Complete the following by drawing lines to connect each listed structure with the correct adaptation.
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Waxy cuticle |
| Allows gas exchange to occur |
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Stomata |
| Tightly packed with chloroplasts for maximum absorption of light |
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Palisade mesophyll |
| Protect the leaf from water loss |
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Spongy mesophyll |
| Increases the surface area to volume ratio for the diffusion of gases |