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"Mesophyll" Meaning

The mesophyll is the spongy or ground tissue of a plant leaf, consisting of mesophyll cells, which are responsible for photosynthesis.

"Mesophyll" Examples

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Definition

The mesophyll is the tissue in a leaf where photosynthesis takes place. It is the spongy, soft tissue that makes up most of the leaf.

5 Usage Examples


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In the anatomy of a leaf, the mesophyll cells are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

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The mesophyll of a plant leaf is made up of two types of cells: palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.

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During photosynthesis, the mesophyll cells convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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The structure of the mesophyll cells in a leaf allows for maximum exposure to sunlight, facilitating photosynthesis.

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The mesophyll of a Venus flytrap leaf is modified to capture and digest insects, rather than conducting photosynthesis.

Sources

"Biology Today" by Kenneth A. Mason
"Plant Anatomy" by I. W. Bailey and N. H. Wardlaw

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