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The branch of a land plant growing near water is completely submerged under water.Afew of its leaves float on the water.will photosynthesis occur in these leaves?

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In short, no. For photosynthesis to occur, the plant must have access to other nutrients such as water and soil. The leaves floating on the water have none of these.
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