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In Biology / High School | 2014-10-30

What are the loosely packed photosynthetic cells in the leaf called?

A. epidermis
B. guard cells
C. spongy mesophyll
D. palisade mesophyll

Asked by Yokum404

Answer (3)

Answer: Option C ;

Answered by TenishaTon | 2024-06-12

The correct answer is option C. "spongy mesophyll". ;

Answered by extensionprenton | 2024-06-12

The loosely packed photosynthetic cells in the leaf are called spongy mesophyll. They facilitate gas exchange and contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, but their primary function is to allow movement of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: spongy mesophyll.
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Answered by TenishaTon | 2024-10-14

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