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Palisade Cell

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The palisade cells are found near the top of the leaf.

A palisade cell is a specialised cell in a plant leaf which contains lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

Adaptations of the Palisade Cell

Palisade cells have lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
Palisade cells have an elongated shape to pack more chloroplasts in.

About Palisade Cells

Palisade cells are specially adapted for photosynthesis.
Palisade cells are found in the leaf of a plant.
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References

Edexcel

Palisade cells, page 125, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel

OCR

Palisade cells, page 67, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR