Here is a picture of a leaf.
Which part makes food?

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Solution

Leaf-blade or Lamina:
Leaves are subdivided into different parts and structures including, veins and lamina.
The flat green part of a leaf is called a leaf blade or lamina.
Midrib, veins are arranged on the flat green lamina part of the leaf.
Food is prepared by leaves in the lamina by performing photosynthesis
Lamina is responsible for photosynthesis as it contains the chlorophyll
Photosynthesis is the process that uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to synthesize food, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.
6CO₂ + 6H₂O -→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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