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How does a plants structure contribute to its ability to perform photosynthesis

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Answer: 1. Leaves have a large surface area; this allows them to absorb more sunlight. They are also thin, meaning that carbon dioxide has a shorter way to travel.

2. stomata allow the entrance of carbon dioxide. The more complex adaptations are of the internal leaf structure.