Which tissue in a leaf has many air spaces that support gas exchange?
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Correct answer: Spongy mesophyll
Spongy mesophyll cells are loosely arranged with large intercellular air spaces. These spaces allow carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor to diffuse within the leaf.
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