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What is the role of stomata in plants?
What is the role of stomata in plants?
Stomata play a critical role by regulating the exchange of gases, particularly carbon dioxide and oxygen, between the plant and its environment.
Where are stomata mostly found on the leaves?
Where are stomata mostly found on the leaves?
Stomata are mostly found on the underside of the leaves.
What are guard cells and how do they function?
What are guard cells and how do they function?
Guard cells are specialized cells that open and close the stomata. They are shaped like Crescent moons or sausages and there are two of them for each stomatal pore.
What happens when stomata are open?
What happens when stomata are open?
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Why do plants close their stomata at night?
Why do plants close their stomata at night?
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