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Why is the Upper Surface of Broad Leaves Greener than Their Lower Surface?

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Why is the upper surface of broad leaves greener than their lower surface?
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It is because the upper surfaces of broad leaves are directly exposed to sunlight which leads to maximize the rate of photosynthesis.

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Chapter 6: Photosynthesis - Exercise 2 [Page 75]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Photosynthesis
Exercise 2 | Q 8 | Page 75

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