___ are the pores essential for transpiration and gaseous exchange.

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Stomata are tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow gas exchange. Stomata are typically found in plant leaves but can also be found in some stems. Specialized cells known as guard cells surround stomata and function to open and close stomatal pores.

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Statement 1: Gaseous exchange in plants occur only from the dorsal side of leaves.

Statement 2: Tiny pores called stomata facilitate the gaseous exchange.

Statement 3: The gases exchanged are carbon dioxide and water vapour only.

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Pg: 97 1st para

Massive amount of gaseous exchange takes place in the leaves through these pores(stomata)for photosynthesis but imp to note that gaseous exchange occur across the surface of stem root and leaves as well.

does these stem and roots also have stomata for gaseous exchange or something else is responsible for it?

Assertion (A): Avicennia roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates.
Reason (R): These roots are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange called as breathing roots, or pneumatophores.

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