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Assertion: Stomata are absent in submerged hydrophytes. Reason: Respiration occurs by means of air chambers in submerged plants.
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This is true because stomata are tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow for gas exchange. In submerged hydrophytes, these are not necessary as the entire plant surface is in contact with water and can absorb gases directly from it. Show more…
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