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Does the size of the leaf affect photosynthesis?


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Photosynthesis

  1. Photosynthesis is the process in which light energy is converted into chemical energy by phototrophs, which is then used to power cellular processes.
  2. A leaf is the most important element of a plant, as it is responsible for photosynthesis and transpiration.
  3. The shape, as well as size of a leaf, varies depending on the plant, and the size of the leaf has an impact on the rate of photosynthesis.
  4. Larger leaves have a larger surface area with more chloroplasts, absorb more light from the sun, and have a higher number of stomata on their surface, which are important for gaseous exchange during photosynthesis.
  5. Thus, the size of the leaf affects the photosynthesis process in plants.

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