Part of the leaf that carries out photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis occurs most commonly in plants' leaves, which are made up of several layers of cells.
Photosynthesis takes place in a layer called the mesophyll, which is located in the middle of the plant.
Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged through small, regulated openings called stomata.

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Part of the leaf that carries out photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis occurs most commonly in plants' leaves, which are made up of several layers of cells. Photosynthesis takes place in a layer called the mesophyll, which is located in the middle of the plant.Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged through small, regulated openings called stomata.

Photosynthesis occurs most commonly in plants' leaves, which are made up of several layers of cells.
Photosynthesis takes place in a layer called the mesophyll, which is located in the middle of the plant.
Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged through small, regulated openings called stomata.