Question

What are stomata? Give two functions of stomata.​

Answer 1

पौधों की पत्तियों के नीचे मौजूद छोटे छिद्रों या छिद्रों को स्टोमेटा कहा जाता है। स्टोमेटा के दो कार्य: (i) यह पौधों की सांस लेने में मदद करता है। (ii) यह उन गैसों के आदान-प्रदान में मदद करता है जो पौधे की कोशिकाओं के अंदर होती हैं।

Answer 2

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$\blacksquare$ STOMATA

•The opening or the pore present on the surface of the leaves is known as stomata.

•It may be present on the surface or under the surface,but usually they are more in number on the under surface.

•Opening and closing of stomata is regulated by the GUARD CELLS.

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$\blacksquare$ The two main functions of stomata are to allow for the uptake of carbon dioxide and to limit the loss of water due to evaporation. In many plants, stomata remain open during the day and closed at night. Stomata are open during the day because this is when photosynthesis typically occurs.