# Leaf Structure and Function

> A leaf is a plant organ built from specialised tissues. This pack covers leaf external features, internal tissue regions, how structure links to photosynthesis, gaseous exchange and transpiration…

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### What will I learn in "Leaf Structure and Function"?

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### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum?

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