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8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants
Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosynthetic parts) differs between day and night. During the day, plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen (because photosynthesis > respiration). At night, they take in oxygen
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8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants
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Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosynthetic parts) differs between day and night. During the day, plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen (because photosynthesis > respiration). At night, they take in oxygen
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Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosynthetic parts) differs between day and night. During the day, plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen (because photosynthesis > respiration). At night, they take in oxygen
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Quick revision
- Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosy
For long answers on 8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
Exam Focus
Exam Focus
Important points
- Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosy
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- Do not write about 8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants without a clear definition.
- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
Long question structure
Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Do not list facts without showing how they connect.
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Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosy
Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosynthetic parts) differs between day and n
- Definition
- Gas exchange in plants occurs through stomata and lenticels by diffusion. The pattern of gas exchange in leaves (photosynthetic parts) differs between day and n
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- Do not write about 8.3 Gas Exchange in Plants without a clear definition.
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