In both stems and leaves, photosynthetic tissues lie beneath the __________.
A) cortex
B) periderm
C) pith
D) epidermis
E) sclerenchyma.

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In both stems and leaves, photosynthetic tissues lie beneath the epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells in plants and it protects the plant from water loss and damage. The photosynthetic tissues are located beneath the epidermis in the mesophyll layer. The mesophyll layer is made up of cells that contain chloroplasts, which are the organelles that carry out photosynthesis.

In Both Stems and Leaves, Photosynthetic Tissues Lie Beneath the __________