JAMB Biology 1978 Question 37

Question 37

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Figure 3 is a section of a leaf.
Which of these plays no role in photosynthesis?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.9
  2. B.8
  3. C.5
  4. D.2
  5. E.3
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Answer: D (2)

Explanation

Part 2 is the upper epidermis, whose cells lack chloroplasts; stomata, guard cells and mesophyll all take part.