Asked by kayla harrison on May 03, 2024
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The openings in leaves through which gases are exchanged are called ____.
A) plasmodesmata
B) stomata
C) guard cells
D) pits
E) pores
Stomata
Tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow for gas exchange.
Openings
Natural or artificial apertures or cavities that provide access or passage in biological and structural contexts.
Gases
State of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor shape, often able to expand freely to fill any space.
- Elucidate the function and process of how stomata facilitate gas exchange within plant systems.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stomata are the openings in leaves (and some stems) through which gases are exchanged, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. Plasmodesmata are small channels between plant cells, guard cells are cells that surround and regulate the opening and closing of stomata, pits are small indentations in plant cell walls, and pores are not a specific plant structure.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the function and process of how stomata facilitate gas exchange within plant systems.