What is the site of gaseous exchange in an insect?

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Chapter 14 NCERT Class 11 Biology SOLUTIONS

What is the site of gaseous exchange in an insect?

Question:

What is the site of gaseous exchange in an insect?

Answer:

In insects, gaseous exchange takes place through tracheae and tracheoles which directly deliver oxygen to body cells and remove CO₂.

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