In a dorsiventral leaf, the tissue located between the upper epidermis and the vascular bundles is called:
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Correct answer: Palisade parenchyma
The palisade parenchyma consists of elongated, vertically arranged cells packed with chloroplasts. It is located just below the upper epidermis to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis.
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