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Why are leaves called food factories of plant?

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Why are leaves called food factories of plant?

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Leaves are called food factories because they contain chloroplasts with green chlorophyll, which trap sunlight to prepare organic food (glucose) via photosynthesis. Their flat shape and large surface area are specifically designed to maximize the absorption of carbon dioxide and sunlight.

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Chapter 6: Photosynthesis - EXERCISE [Page 100]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Photosynthesis
EXERCISE | Q 2. | Page 100
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