Anatomy of C3 plants

Anatomy of C3 leaf.

The C3 plants make photosynthesis in the palisade layer below the upper epidermis.

Stomata are located underneath the leaves to reduce water loss.

Stomata

Dandelion leaf impression
Topographical image of epidermal cells and guard cells of the stomata from the underside of a dandelion leaf.

 The lip-like stomata open and close to regulate gas and moisture exchange.

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