1. A gas is released during photosynthesis. Name the gas and also state the way by which the gas is evolved.
  2. What are stomata? What governs the opening and closing of stomata?
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  1. Oxygen.
  • Released by splitting of water molecules.
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  • Tiny pores present on the surface of leaves.
  • Opening and closing of stomata is a function of guard cells.
  • Guard cells swell up, when water flows into them, causing the stomatal pore to open. If the guard cells shrink the pore closes.
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