The spongy mesophyll is so named because it
A) has numerous intercellular spaces.
B) absorbs and holds quantities of water.
C) is soft and delicate and easily damaged.
D) is in the middle of the leaf.
E) Both absorbs and holds quantities of water and is soft and delicate and easily damaged are correct.

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The spongy mesophyll is named for its numerous intercellular spaces, which facilitate gas exchange within the leaf.

The Spongy Mesophyll Is So Named Because It