Gaseous exchange in plants occurs through tiny openings present in the leaves known as _____.
A
spores
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B
nodules
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C
stomata
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D
stalk
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Solution
The correct option is C 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.