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(i) In the experimental set-up shown above in diagram (I) atmospheric air is being passed into lime water with a syringe while in diagram (II) air is being exhaled into lime water. The time taken for the lime water to turn milky in both the test tubes is different. Give reason. In the experimental set-up shown above in diagram (I) atmospheric air is being passed into lime water with a syringe while in diagram (II) air is being exhaled into lime water (ii) Draw the diagram of an open stomatal pore and label (I) Guard cells, and (II) Chloroplast on it. Mention two functions performed by stomata.

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(i) In set up (I) lime water turns milky in more time as compared to set up (II) because the air we exhaled contains high percentage of CO₂ as compared to atmospheric air.

(ii) Label diagram of StomataStomata OpenFunction of Stomata

  1. Gas exchange: Stomata allow carbon dioxide to enter the leaf for photosynthesis and oxygen to exit.
  2. Transpiration: They help in the loss of excess water vapor from the plant through evaporation.

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