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SpyIntel
2 months ago
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A cell in the leaf of a corn plant contains more chloroplasts than a cell in the stem of a corn plant. Based on this observation

, it can be inferred that, when compared to the cell in the stem, the cell in the leaf
Select one:
a. synthesizes more sugar
b. produces fewer proteins
c. uses less carbon dioxide
d. has a higher chromosome count
Biology
1 answer:
Tresset [2.2K]2 months ago
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A corn leaf cell contains a greater number of chloroplasts used for light absorption compared to a corn stem cell. In contrast to stem cells, leaf cells generate more sugar due to the higher chlorophyll content essential for photosynthesis.
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