Question

Epidermis is protective in function, the cells of epidermis form a continuous layer without any intercellular
spaces. Most epidermal cells are relatively flat. Often the outer and side walls are thicker than the inner walls
Their inner contents are similar to parenchyma cells, ie, they have centrally placed vacuole, a nucleus and a
thin peripheral cytoplasm.
(a) What is the function of epidermal cells of the roots?
(b) Name the small pores present on epidermis of leaf
(c) Name the epidermal cells which contain chloroplasts
(d) What are the functions of small pores found in epidermal cells of leaves?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

.A Epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers the entire plant body.

B. Epidermis is made up of elongated or tubular cells which are compactly arranged without intercellular spaces.

C. Epidermal cells are generally parenchymatous and have small amount of cytoplasm with a large vacuole.

D. Terrestrial plants have a layer of cuticle on epidermis which prevents excessive water loss due to transpiration.

Hence, statement D is incorrect.

So, the correct answer is 'Epidermis usually lack cuticle in terrestrial plants'.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A. Epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers the entire plant body.

B. Epidermis is made up of elongated or tubular cells which are compactly arranged without intercellular spaces.

C. Epidermal cells are generally parenchymatous and have small amount of cytoplasm with a large vacuole.

D. Terrestrial plants have a layer of cuticle on epidermis which prevents excessive water loss due to transpiration.

Hence, statement D is incorrect.

So, the correct answer is 'Epidermis usually lack cuticle in terrestrial plants'.