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Question
Distinguish between the following pairs on the basis of the word indicated in the bracket ( ).
Stoma and Stroma (structure)
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Solution
| Stoma | Stroma |
| Stomas are the tiny pores that have guard cells surrounding them. And allows the exchange of gas, which also regulates. water movement. | Stroma is the colourless fluid filling surrounding grana within the chloroplast. |
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