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How the Leaf is Suited for Gaseous Exchange

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How the Leaf is Suited for Gaseous Exchange

Question

State the ways in which the leaf is suited for gaseous exchange.

Answer

1. It is broad/flat to provide large surface area for absorption of gases
2. It is thin to allow gases to pass through a shorter distance
3. Has stomata for efficient gaseous exchange
4. Presence of air spaces in spongy mesophyll for easy circulation of air