Photosynthesis takes place primarily in the
ARoot cortex cells of plants
BXylem tissue of mature stems
CPhloem tissue of mature stems
DMesophyll cells of green leaves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Mesophyll cells of green leaves
Mesophyll cells of green leaves are the primary site of photosynthesis.
Other green tissues (young stems, sepals) also contribute.
The chloroplasts within mesophyll cells house the photosynthetic machinery.
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