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Most leaves are designed with a large surface area and a thin structure, which are beneficial adaptations for the process of photosynthesis.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyPlant nutritionCore content

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This point belongs to Leaf structure, especially Leaf structure outcomes.
You need to be able to most leaves are designed with a large surface area and a thin structure, which are beneficial adaptations for the process of photosynthesis.
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Most leaves have a large surface area and are thin in structure. These features help the leaf carry out photosynthesis efficiently.

a
State one way in which a large surface area helps photosynthesis.
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[1]
b
Explain why a thin leaf structure is an advantage for photosynthesis.
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