Which of the Following is Not True About Leaves

Question

Which of the following is not true about leaves?  
A) Photosynthetic cells are parenchyma cells.
B) They intercept sunlight for photosynthesis.
C) Veins transport water, ions, and sugars.
D) Photosynthetic cells are on the top layer of epidermis.
E) Modified leaves carry out special functions.

Accepted Answer

Photosynthetic cells are not on the top layer of epidermis; they are usually located in specialized parenchyma cells called mesophyll, which are situated between the upper and lower epidermal layers of the leaf.