mesophyll

[ˈmɛzəfɪl]

mesophyll Definition

the inner tissue of a leaf, containing many chloroplasts.

Using mesophyll: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mesophyll" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mesophyll is where photosynthesis occurs in the leaf.

  • Example

    The mesophyll cells contain many chloroplasts.

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Summary: mesophyll in Brief

'Mesophyll' [ˈmɛzəfɪl] refers to the inner tissue of a leaf that contains many chloroplasts. It is where photosynthesis occurs in the leaf and is made up of mesophyll cells.