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How do plants exchange gases?
Through stomata and lenticells
Cell that helps in gas exchange in plants is?
the stomata.
What is the process called that allows gases in and out of plants?
The process is called gas exchange, and it mainly occurs through small openings called stomata on the leaves of plants. These stomata open and close to regulate the exchange of gases like oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor between the plant and its surroundings.
What is the purpose of leaves in vascular plants?
Leaves in vascular plants serve multiple purposes, including photosynthesis to produce food for the plant, gas exchange to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, transpiration to regulate water loss, and storage of nutrients. They also provide a large surface area for maximum sunlight absorption.
How does gaseous exchange take place in the lower plants?
In lower plants such as mosses and liverworts, gaseous exchange occurs through simple diffusion across the cell membranes. These plants lack specialized structures like stomata found in higher plants, so gases enter and exit the plant cells directly through their surfaces. This process is limited by the surface area available for exchange, making lower plants reliant on moist environments for efficient gaseous exchange.
