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Stomata are primarily responsible for which of the following processes?
- A.Transpiration and gas exchange
- B.Absorption of water
- C.Storage of starch
- D.Secondary growth
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Correct answer: A — Transpiration and gas exchange
Solution
- Stomata are specialized structures found in the epidermis of leaves.
- They consist of two guard cells surrounding a central pore.
- These pores regulate the exchange of gases and the process of transpiration.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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