Gaseous Exchange

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Gaseous exchange is the diffusion of gases from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This term is used for the exchange of oxygen (o2) and carbon dioxide (o2) between and organism and its environment. In animal, gaseous exchange takes place during respiration while in plant, gaseous exchange takes place during photosynthesis and respiration.

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