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Term: Palisade Parenchyma

Description:

Palisade parenchyma is a type of plant tissue found in the leaves, stems, and other parts of plants. It consists of elongated cells that are closely packed together, commonly arranged in parallel rows. This tissue plays a crucial role in the process of photosynthesis, as it contains a high concentration of chloroplasts.

Sample sentences:

1. The palisade parenchyma in the leaf of the plant is responsible for capturing sunlight for photosynthesis.

2. When observing the cross-section of a leaf, one can easily identify the palisade parenchyma layer.

3. The palisade parenchyma cells are vertically arranged to maximize light absorption in the plant's tissues.

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