Leaf Background. In Botany, A Leaf Is An Above-Ground Plant Organ Specialized For Photosynthesis. For This Purpose, A Leaf Is Typically Flat (Laminar) And Thin, To Expose The Chloroplast Containing Cells (Chlorenchyma Tissue) To Light Over A Broad Area, And To Allow Light To Penetrate Fully Into The Tissues. Leaves Can Store Food And Water, And Are Modified In Some Plants For Other Purposes.

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