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In plants, stomata in the epidermis of leaves and stems allow for

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In plants, stomata in the epidermis of leaves and stems allow for

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In plants, stomata in the epidermis of leaves and stems allow for gas exchange. They are small openings or pores that can open and close to control the amount of water vapor, oxygen, and carbon dioxide that move in and out of the plant. This process is crucial for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to fuel their growth.

Here are the steps of how it works:

  1. Light energy from the sun is absorbed by chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of the plant cells.
  2. This energy is used to convert carbon dioxide (absorbed through the stomata) and water (absorbed through the roots and transported to the leaves) into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen.
  3. The glucose is used by the plant for growth and energy, while the oxygen is released back into the atmosphere through the stomata.
  4. At the same time, water vapor is also released into the atmosphere through the stomata, a

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Part A. These stomata are located in the lower epidermis of two leaves. What can be concluded by comparing image X to image Y?Select one:a.X is in a leaf releasing water or oxygen. Y is in a leaf during the night.b.X is in a leaf with a waxy cuticle to prevent overheating. Y is in a leaf that needs to protect its cells from freezing temperatures.c.X is in a leaf of a plant during a drought. Y is in a leaf facilitating photosynthesis.d.X is in a leaf that needs to release excess sugars. Y is in a leaf that needs to take in carbon dioxide.QUESTION 6Question textPart B. What evidence supports your answer to Part A? [B.2H]Select one:a.Stomata open when they have made too much sugar. They close when they have enough carbon dioxide inside the leaves.b.When stomata are open, water vapor and other gases are released into the atmosphere. They close at night when photosynthesis doesn't occur.c.Stomata open to take in more water when the environment is dry. They close to enable photosynthesis to occur.d.When plants get hot, stomata open to release heat. They close to hold present cold air from entering.

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