Photosynthesis occurs mainly in which of the following?
A
Epidermal cell
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B
The cuticle
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C
Mesophyll cell
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D
Vascular bundle cell
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Solution
The correct option is C Mesophyll cell Photosynthesis occurs in the mesophyll cells of the leaf. Mesophylls contain number of plastids called chloroplast which contains the green pigment called chlorophyll. Thus, the correct answer is (C).