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leaf cells contain chlorophyll which is found in the chloroplast cells which absorb the sunlight to cause photosynthesis. root cells are to collect the water and nutrients in the soil and as no sunlight reaches the bottom for the root cells chlorophyll isn't needed for the root cell

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