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The leaf of a plant is made up of plant cells, just like the rest of the plant. Within these cells are organelles called chloroplasts. Within these chloroplasts is where photosynthesis takes place. The leaves of a plant are positioned in a manner as to receive the maximum amount of sunlight. Because they provide the most surface area to capture the most sunlight, the leaves are very important to a plant.

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