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What is the function of the stomata in terrestrial plants?

To store starch
To allow for photosynthesis
To provide structural support
To regulate gas exchange and water balance (correct)

What is present on the surface of the leaves?

Guard cells (correct)
Chloroplasts
Starch granules
Water channels

What is the shape of guard cells?

Rectangular
Circular
Kidney-shaped (correct)
Square

What happens to guard cells when water enters?

They become turgid (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to stomata during the day?

They open and close (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of starch in terrestrial plants?

To store energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of guard cells when they are turgid?

White (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to guard cells when water is lost?

They become flaccid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the tiny pores or microspores in terrestrial plants?

Circular (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bell jars in the experiment?

To trap gases (A) Signup and view all the answers

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