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The leaf cells that are specialized for photosynthesis are the mesophyll cells. These cells contain chloroplasts, the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the leaves of a plant.
2. Within the leaves, the cells that carry out photosynthesis are located in the middle layer known as the mesophyll.
3. The mesophyll layer is divided into two types of cells: palisade mesophyll cells and spongy mesophyll cells.
4. Both types of mesophyll cells contain chloroplasts, which are the sites of photosynthesis.
5. The chloroplasts absorb sunlight and carry out the process of photosynthesis, which converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen.
6. Therefore, the mesophyll cells are the leaf cells specialized for photosynthesis.