GENERAL ANATOMY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following combinations of the features of the leaves of terrestrial (land) plants and their adaptations for gas exchange is not correct?
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broad and flat to provide a large surface area
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moist surface of the mesophyll cells to allow gases to dissolve in the moisture
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epidermis not covered by cuticle to allow gases to diffuse freely
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many stomata to allow gases to pass into and out of the leaves freely
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Leaves have a large surface area so more light hits them. The upper epidermis of the leaf is transparent, allowing light to enter the leaf. The palisade cells contain many chloroplasts which allow light to be converted into energy by the leaf.
Detailed explanation-2: -A. Leaves provide large surface area for maximum light absorption. B. Leaves are arranged at right angles to the light sources in a way that causes overlapping. C. The extensive network of veins enables quick transport of substances to and from the mesophyll cells. D. E.
Detailed explanation-3: -Photosynthesis. Transpiration. Guttation. Storage. Defense. 19-Aug-2017
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