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Multiple Choice
What structures allow plants to readily take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
A
Cuticles
B
Gametangia
C
Mitochondria
D
Capsules
E
Stomata
Verified step by step guidance
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Begin by understanding the function of each structure listed in the options. Cuticles are waxy coverings on the surface of leaves and stems that help prevent water loss, but they do not facilitate gas exchange.
Gametangia are structures involved in the reproductive process of plants, specifically in the production of gametes, and are not related to gas exchange.
Mitochondria are organelles found in plant cells that are responsible for energy production through cellular respiration, but they do not directly participate in the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Capsules are typically associated with the reproductive structures of certain plants, such as mosses, and do not play a role in gas exchange.
Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves and stems that allow for the exchange of gases, including the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They are surrounded by guard cells that regulate their opening and closing, facilitating the plant's ability to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.