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Why plants have no specialised organs for gaseous exchange but they have stomata and lenticels for this purpose?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Gaseous Exchange in Plants:** - Gaseous exchange in plants primarily occurs through diffusion. Unlike animals, plants do not have specialized organs like lungs for this purpose. 2. **Role of Stomata and Lenticels:** - Stomata are small openings on the surfaces of leaves and stems that allow gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) to enter and exit the plant. - Lenticels are small pores found on the stems of woody plants, which also facilitate gas exchange. ...
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