Overview
Stomata are essential structures in plants that facilitate gas exchange, allowing carbon dioxide to enter for photosynthesis and oxygen to exit as a byproduct. They are primarily located on the leaves and are regulated by guard cells that open and close the stomata based on environmental conditions....
Key Terms
Example: Stomata open during the day to allow carbon dioxide in.
Example: Guard cells swell to open stomata when water is abundant.
Example: Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
Example: Transpiration helps cool the plant and draw nutrients from the soil.
Example: Carbon dioxide diffuses into the leaf through stomata.
Example: Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color.
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Key Concepts
Stomata structureGas exchange processPhotosynthesisTranspiration