The small pores on the surface of the stems and roots are called _____.

stomata

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lenticels

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stem pores

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root caps

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The correct option is B
lenticels

The small pores on the surface of the stems and roots are called lenticels. Exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in stems and roots through the cells of lenticels by diffusion.

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The small pores on the surface of the stems and roots are called _____.

The correct option is B lenticels The small pores on the surface of the stems and roots are called lenticels. Exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in stems and roots through the cells of lenticels by diffusion.

The correct option is B
lenticels

The small pores on the surface of the stems and roots are called lenticels. Exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in stems and roots through the cells of lenticels by diffusion.