Stomatal Apparatus Quiz

Subsidiary cells are epidermal cells near the guard cells that are specialized in shape and size. Their role is to support the function of the guard cells in the stomatal apparatus.

Stomatal apparatus is composed of the stomatal aperture, guard cells, and surrounding subsidiary cells.

Subsidiary cells, specialized in shape and size, support and interact with the guard cells to regulate the stomatal aperture and control gas exchange.

<p>Root hairs are unicellular elongations of the epidermal cells that help absorb water and minerals from the soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trichomes in the shoot system are usually multicellular, and they may be branched or unbranched, soft or stiff, and even secretory. They help in preventing water loss due to transpiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Root hairs are unicellular elongations of epidermal cells that aid in water and mineral absorption, while trichomes in the shoot system are usually multicellular and help prevent water loss due to transpiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absorbing water and minerals from the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aiding in preventing water loss due to transpiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Root hairs are soft, while trichomes are stiff</p> Signup and view all the answers