What are the two main functions of a leaf?

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A Photosynthesis and transpiration
B Absorbing water and holding the plant in the soil
C Storing food and making seeds
D Protecting the stem and carrying water

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Answer: A. Photosynthesis and transpiration

Leaves make food for the plant by photosynthesis, using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. They also give out extra water as vapour through tiny pores called stomata, which is transpiration.

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