In a dicot leaf (dorsiventral leaf), the palisade parenchyma is located towards the adaxial epidermis. What is the primary function attributed to this specific arrangement and cell type?
- AEfficient gaseous exchange due to numerous air spaces.
- BProtection against water loss and mechanical injury.
- CMaximum absorption of light for photosynthesis.
- DStorage of water and metabolic waste products.
✓ Correct answer: C
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