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Photosynthesis
Concept 5: Structure of a
Mesophyll Cell
Mesophyll cells
are specialized for photosynthesis. These cells in the middle of the
leaf contain many
chloroplasts, the organelles that perform photosynthesis. As you
demonstrate your knowledge of plant cell structure by placing the
labels in the appropriate locations, remember that gas exchange
(oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place within the chloroplasts, and
the food produced by the chloroplasts must move out of the cells to
other parts of the plant.
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