Stomata, openings in the leaf, are important to photosynthesis for
A) entry of oxygen that is used in the Calvin cycle.
B) removal of water and carbon dioxide, the end- products of photo- oxidation.
C) entry of carbon dioxide that is used in the Calvin cycle.
D) removal of nitrogen- containing waste products.

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Stomata are important for the entry of carbon dioxide, which is used in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis to produce glucose. Stomata also allow for the exit of oxygen, which is a product of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis.

Stomata, Openings in the Leaf, Are Important to Photosynthesis for