2.5 Gaseous Exchange in Plants

Parts of plants that provide a large surface area for gaseous exchange

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Flowers

• Fruits

Plan taking in oxygen and giving out Carbon dioxide

• During the day

• During the night

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Structure in leaves that allows gases to diffuse in and out of plant cells

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Stomata of plants closed when

• Photosynthesis occur

• Presence of light

• No lights at the surrounding

• Plant loses a lot of water

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Explain osmosis

During the night

• Photosynthesis does not occur

• Water diffuse out of the cell

• Guard cells lose turgidity

• Stoma closes

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Effects of pollutants from factories and vehicles

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What did you see in the diagram

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Effects of haze and dust on the survival of plants

• Reduce sunlight intensity

• Reduce rate of photosynthesis

• Stoma clogged with dust

• Increase acidity

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