Compared with sun leaves, shade leaves:
A)have thicker-walled epidermal cells.
B)have a lower ratio of mesophyll surface area to leaf blade surface area.
C)have more extensive vascular systems.
D)are thicker.
E)are smaller.

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Shade leaves have a lower ratio of mesophyll surface area to leaf blade surface area because they are adapted to capture light more efficiently in low-light conditions, often resulting in a thinner leaf structure compared to sun leaves.

Compared with Sun Leaves, Shade Leaves