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What is the main function of stomata in a leaf?
What is the main function of stomata in a leaf?
- Allowing carbon dioxide (CO2) to enter and oxygen (O2) to leave the leaf (correct)
- Preventing water vapor from leaving the leaf
- Facilitating the absorption of water and minerals in the leaf
- Protecting the leaf from external damage
Where are the guard cells located in a leaf?
Where are the guard cells located in a leaf?
- On the underside of the leaf (correct)
- In the stem of the leaf
- Throughout the entire leaf surface
- On the upper side of the leaf
What is the main function of spongy mesophyll in a leaf?
What is the main function of spongy mesophyll in a leaf?
- Protecting the leaf from environmental damage
- Absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) and releasing oxygen (O2) (correct)
- Facilitating gas exchange and diffusion in the leaf
- Providing anchorage to the plant and absorbing water from the soil
What is the function of root hair cells in a plant?
What is the function of root hair cells in a plant?
How do root hair cells absorb water and minerals?
How do root hair cells absorb water and minerals?
What is the role of the root cap in a growing plant?
What is the role of the root cap in a growing plant?
Which part of a leaf has air spaces and facilitates gas exchange?
Which part of a leaf has air spaces and facilitates gas exchange?
What do guard cells do in response to changes in environmental conditions?
What do guard cells do in response to changes in environmental conditions?
What is the primary function of the epidermis in plant roots?
What is the primary function of the epidermis in plant roots?