stomata
The structure in the epidermis that gaseous exchange occurs in plants is through the stomata. A stomata is a tiny opening or pore in the epidermis.
Gaseous exchange happens through diffusion.
The upper epidermis of a leaf is primarily permeable to light and gases. It allows sunlight to penetrate for photosynthesis while also facilitating the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, through structures called stomata. Additionally, water vapor can exit the leaf through the upper epidermis during transpiration. The epidermis also serves as a protective barrier against environmental stresses.
In lower plants such as mosses and liverworts, gaseous exchange occurs through simple diffusion across the cell membranes. These plants lack specialized structures like stomata found in higher plants, so gases enter and exit the plant cells directly through their surfaces. This process is limited by the surface area available for exchange, making lower plants reliant on moist environments for efficient gaseous exchange.
Gaseous exchange occurs through capillaries all over the body to bring oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide.
approx 80% is taken in through their root system the rest through gaseous exchange.
Seaweed does not breathe, instead it respires by gaseous exchange through water
Yes, the function of the epidermis differs between roots and stems or leaves. In roots, the epidermis primarily serves to protect the underlying tissues and facilitate water and nutrient absorption through root hairs. In contrast, the epidermis in stems and leaves functions mainly to provide protection against environmental factors and reduce water loss, often featuring structures like cuticles and stomata for gas exchange.
Help in gaseous exchange
Gaseous exchange is the movement of oxygen in the body, it takes place in the lungs through diffusion by the alveolar surface. There are millions of alveloi in the lungs, which gives it around 70m2 of exchange surface.
haemoglobin present in the RBC helps in gaseous exchange and transport in humans .. where as in plants its through stomata , cuticle , lenticels etc....
Transpiration is the inevitable consequence of gaseous exchange in land plants because it is the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves while exchanging gases with the atmosphere. As plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis through their stomata, water vapor is released. This helps maintain the plant's internal water balance and allows the exchange of gases necessary for photosynthesis and respiration.