A characteristic of land plants is the presence of small openings, found mostly on the underside of leaves, that allow gas exchange between the plant and its environment. These structures are called

A. stomata.
B. chloroplasts.
C. thallus.
D. rhizoids.
E. cuticles.


Answer: A

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