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Which cells in the epidermis of leaves control the opening and closing of the leaf?
Which cells in the epidermis of leaves control the opening and closing of the leaf?
- Epidermal cells
- Root hairs
- Guard cells (correct)
- Dermal cells
What is the main function of the dermal cells in leaves?
What is the main function of the dermal cells in leaves?
- To enable photosynthesis and respiration
- To prevent water loss from the plant body (correct)
- To allow gas exchange
- To provide insulation for the plant body
What is the function of root hairs in the epidermal tissue of roots?
What is the function of root hairs in the epidermal tissue of roots?
- To increase the surface area of the epidermal cells (correct)
- To control the opening and closing of the root
- To enable gas exchange in the root
- To prevent water loss from the root
Which layer of cells is part of the cortex and has a waxy layer or waterproof material in its cell wall?
Which layer of cells is part of the cortex and has a waxy layer or waterproof material in its cell wall?
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Which type of cells put additional cell wall material in the corners of the cell and are found just below the epidermis?
Which type of cells put additional cell wall material in the corners of the cell and are found just below the epidermis?
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Which type of cells are mainly found in the cortex and have uneven thickening of the cell wall?
Which type of cells are mainly found in the cortex and have uneven thickening of the cell wall?
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Which type of cells have thin cell walls and can develop into other cell types such as fibre cells or sclerenchyma cells?
Which type of cells have thin cell walls and can develop into other cell types such as fibre cells or sclerenchyma cells?
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