Which leaf tissue is usually the main site of photosynthesis in many dicot leaves?
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Correct answer: Palisade mesophyll
Palisade mesophyll cells contain many chloroplasts and are often located just below the upper epidermis. Their arrangement allows efficient light absorption for photosynthesis.
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