Question

The leaves of plants have layers that perform different functions. The_____ layer contains chlorophyll which carries out most of the photosynthesis in the leaf.

Answer 1

The palisade layer

Step-by-step explanation:

The palisade mesophyll layer of the leaves is a layer of columnar cells that contain many chloroplasts. This layer is localized right below the epidermis and cuticle of a leaf. The chloroplasts localized in this layer contain chlorophyll, which is the green pigment used to absorb light in order to carry out photosynthesis.