The tiny pores through which leaves take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are known as
A
spiracles
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B
stomata
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C
nostrils
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D
tentacles
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Solution
The correct option is B stomata Tiny pores present on the surface of the leaf are called stomata. There are two major functions performed by the stomata: - gaseous exchange - loss of excess water by the process of transpiration.