Gaseous exchange in plants occurs through tiny openings present in the leaves known as _____.

stalk

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spores

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nodules

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stomata

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Solution

The correct option is D stomata
Stomata are tiny pores in the epidermal layer of aerial part of plants. They are most abundant on leaves. A stoma is surrounded by two specialised cells, called guard cells.

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