How does the shape of a leaf help it to use sunlight efficiently?

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How does the shape of a leaf help it to use sunlight efficiently?

2006-12-09 04:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by Tina 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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to absorb the optimal amount of sunlight, a leaf should be flat and have a large amount of surface area.

2006-12-09 04:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by janicebks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well one obvious one is that if the leaf has a larger surface area then of course it can make better use of sunlight. If the leave are smaller then the plant will need a lot more leaves to produce the same amount of light.

2006-12-09 12:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by HOVO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Basically, since a leafs purpose is to absorb light, and perform basic respiration for a plant it needs maximum surface area.

A flat broad shape is most efficient in this regard.

-dh

2006-12-09 12:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋