Plant cells that are photosynthetically active are found in the _______ layer of the leaf and are _______ cells.

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The mesophyll layer of the leaf contains photosynthetically active plant cells called parenchyma cells. The epidermis layer does not contain photosynthetically active cells, and sclerenchyma cells are structural cells that provide support to the plant. Xylem is a type of vascular tissue and does not contain photosynthetically active cells.

Plant Cells That Are Photosynthetically Active Are Found in the _______