What are differences between guard cells and other epidermal cells
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The guard cells differ from the epidermal cells in the following aspects: The guard cells are bean-shaped in surface view, while the epidermal cells are irregular in shape. The guard cells contain chloroplasts, so they can manufacture food by photosynthesis (The epidermal cells do not contain chloroplasts).
Answer:
Epidermal cell 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.
Guard cells are specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems and other organs that are used to control gas exchange. The size of the guard cells will be 45 x 30 μm.