Openings in the plant leaves,as shown in the image below,are called ___ and allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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The openings in the plant leaves are called stomata, which allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. A is incorrect because roots are not related to the exchange of gases in leaves. B and E are incorrect because they are related to the transport of water and nutrients in the plant, not gas exchange. C is incorrect because cuticle is a waxy layer on the surface of the leaves that reduces water loss, but does not allow for gas exchange.

Openings in the Plant Leaves,as Shown in the Image Below,are