gas exchange in the leaf

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where is the site of gas exchange in leaves

stomata

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what are stomata

small holes on the leaves which allow gases to enter and exit the leaves

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how are stomata adapted for gas exchange

  • many stomata

  • so no cell is far from the stomata

  • so diffusion distance is short

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how is the spongy mesophyll adapted for gas exchange

  • has many air spaces for gases to diffuse into to maintain concentration gradient