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Which structure in plant leaves is primarily responsible for gas exchange?

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Which structure in plant leaves is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
  1. Stomata
  2. Cuticle
  3. Chloroplasts
  4. Xylem vessels

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which structure in plant leaves is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
Correct Answer: Stomata
  • Step 1: Understand that plants need to take in carbon dioxide (CO2) for photosynthesis.
  • Step 2: Know that plants also need to release oxygen (O2) as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
  • Step 3: Learn that stomata are tiny openings found on the surface of leaves.
  • Step 4: Realize that stomata open and close to control the exchange of gases.
  • Step 5: Conclude that stomata are the structures responsible for gas exchange in plant leaves.
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