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Photosynthesis needs sunlight to occur. Therefore photosynthesis does not occur in the roots because they do not receive any sunlight. The leaves are the parts of the plant most exposed to the light.

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Q: Why does photosynthesis occur in leaves?
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Why are leaves important?

Leaves are needed for photosynthesis to occur.


Where in leaves does photosynthesis occur?

In leaves, photosynthesis occurs usually in chloroplasts of mesophyll cells.


In which part of the plant photosynthesis occur?

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Can photosynthesis occur in the non-green parts of variegated leaves?

No, photosynthesis cannot occur in the non-green parts of variegated leaves because photosynthesis needs chlorophyll to occur, and the non-green parts of the plants lack chlorophyll.


What is the uses of leaves in plant?

it is the part where photosynthesis occur


What of the leaves of a plant do?

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Does photosynthesis occur in leaves which are not in green color?

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In the leaves of flowering plants were does the process of photosynthesis occur?

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What part of the corn plant photosynthesis occur?

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Which name is given to the region where photosynthesis can occur?

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Where does photosynthesis generally occur?

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