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Leaves and Photosynthesis
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Leaves are the most efficient solar panels on Earth!
Leaves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they share certain features that maximize photosynthesis.
What does this mean?
Like solar panels, leaves convert energy from the Sun into usable chemical energy. This is through the photosynthesis reaction.
How do leaves maximize photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis
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How are leaves adapted for photosynthesis?
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Structure of a leaf activity
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Photosynthetic pigments