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The leaf contains chlorophyl. this is what gives the leaf it's green look. What the chlorophyl does is take in sun light and the water/nutrients from the soil (collected by the roots) and makes food/energy for the plant. In simple terms, the leaf makes food for the plant. Hope I helped, 2000AD

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