AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where are stomata found?
A
The stomata are found in the pollen of a plant.
B
The stomata are found on the xylem of the plant.
C
The stomata are found on the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf.
D
The stomata are found on the roots of the plant.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the epidermis of leaves, stomata can be observed. Stomata are necessary for gaseous exchange and water vapour loss during transpiration. The bottom side of dicot leaves either has more stomata than the upper side or has stomata just on the lower side.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stomata (singular, “stoma”) are tiny pores through which plants breathe. Stomata are found on the upper and lower sides of leaves, on flower petals, on stems, and on roots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most plants have stomata on the undersides of leaves. However, water lily leaves have stomata on the upper surface.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stomata are usually present on the lower epidermis. In order to minimize transpiration that occurs with gas exchange, most dicot plants have their stomata on the lower epidermis. On the other hand, monocot plants such as corn can have their stomata on both the top and bottom sides of leaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stomata are the tiny openings present on the epidermis of leaves.

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