CBSE Class 7 Science Question 4 of 12

Life Processes in Plants — Question 4

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Does the broad and flat structure of leaves make plants more efficient for photosynthesis? Justify your answer.
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Yes, the broad and flat structure of leaves makes plants more efficient for photosynthesis. This shape increases the surface area, allowing more sunlight to be absorbed by the chlorophyll present in the leaves. It also helps in the exchange of gases through the stomata, thus enhancing the process of photosynthesis.