Explain 2 primary functions of plant leaves. Also provide one example of a modified leaf and explain why the modification has been selected for evolutionarily (what advantage does it provide?)

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Problem 34CTQ: Give two examples of modified stems and explain how each example benefits the plant.
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Explain 2 primary functions of plant leaves.

Also provide one example of a modified leaf and explain why the modification has been selected for evolutionarily (what advantage does it provide?)

 

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