mesophyll

/mɪˈsɒfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

The layer of leaf tissue between the upper and lower epidermis, consisting of parenchyma cells that contain chloroplasts and are responsible for photosynthesis.

“The mesophyll of the plant leaf played a crucial role in its ability to undergo photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • leaf tissue
  • photosynthetic tissue

Antonyms

  • drought-resistant tissue