Simplify the Expression

question 263

Essay

Simplify the expression. An answer with exponents should contain positive exponents only.

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Definitions:

Pinnately Netted

Describes a leaf vein pattern where a main vein runs the length of the leaf and smaller veins branch off from the main vein to the leaf edges, resembling a feather.

Mesophyll

The inner tissue of a leaf, containing many chloroplasts, where photosynthesis takes place.

Photosynthetic Ground

The base environment or substrate that supports photosynthetic organisms, providing necessary conditions for light absorption and CO2 fixation.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of plants that regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening and closing the stomata.