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, i.e., they have centrally placed vacuole, a nucleus and a thin peripheral cytoplasm.
(a) What is the function of epidermal cells of the roots? [1] (b) Name the small pores present on epidermis of leaf. [1] (c) Nametheepidermalcellswhichcontainchloroplasts. [1] (d) What are the functions of small pores found in epidermal cells of leaves?
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a)It forms a boundary between the plant and the external environment. The epidermis serves several functions: it protects against water loss, regulates gas exchange, secretes metabolic compounds, and (especially in roots) absorbs water and mineral nutrients.
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HELLO MATE
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1.) It forms a boundary between the plant and the external environment. IT prevents the water loss from roots.
2.)GUARD CELLS CONTAIN CHLOROPLANT.
3.) IT HELPS TO PERFORM TRANSPIRATION i.e. Loss of excess water.
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