Question

What are stomata? Give two functions of stomata​

Answer 1

Answer:

They are pores surrounded by specialized parenchymatic cells, called guard cells. Stomata have two main functions, namely they allow for gas exchange acting as an entryway for carbon dioxide (CO2) and releasing the Oxygen (O2) that we breath. The other main function is regulating water movement through transpiration.

Answer 2

$\Large\underline\bold\green{Question:-}$

• What are stomata? Give two functions of stomata?

$\Large\underline\bold\green{Definitions:-}$

• The tiny pores present on the surface of the leaves of a plant are known as stomata.

• The microscopic openings or pores in the epidermis of leaves and young stems.

$\Large\underline\bold\green{Functions:-}$

• They helps in the exchange of gases from and to the plant.

• They helps in the removal of waste products from the plant body.

• They helps in photosynthesis,transpiration and excretion.

• They controls the level of water in the leaves.

$\Large\underline\bold\green{Features:-}$

• They are pores surrounded by specialized parenchymatic cells,called guard cells which helps in the opening and closing of the pores.

• They contains a subsidiary cell and an epidermal cell.This helps in the functioning of stomata.