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

Practice Questions

Q1
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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