Biology GCSE
Exchange surfaces in plants
What Exchange surfaces in plants means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Exchange surfaces in plants
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Roots have root hair cells for uptake of water and mineral ions, while leaves have a thin lamina, stomata and internal air spaces for gas exchange.
Topics that use Exchange surfaces in plants
- Diffusion (AQA GCSE)
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