Plants exchange gas with the atmosphere. Which statement accurately describes this process?

Question

Question 6 options:

A)

Plants release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide through the xylem in leaves.

B)

Plants release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide through the stomata in leaves.

C)

Plants release carbon dioxide and take in oxygen through the xylem in leaves.

D)

Plants release carbon dioxide and take in oxygen through the stomata in leaves.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B) Plants release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide through the stomata in leaves.

Plants use stomata to exchange gases with the atmosphere—taking in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.