In plants, a major amount of gaseous exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs through:

Root

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flower

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Solution

The correct option is C Leaves
Leaves contain stomata, which are small opening that help in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in plants.
Major gaseous exchange occurs within the stomata.
Roots also take part in gaseous exchange in lower amounts.

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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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