HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
ULTRA STRUCTURE OF PLANT CELLS AND ORGANS
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Question
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The function of guard cells is to
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keep carbon dioxide out
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produce potassium ions
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carry out photosynthesis
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open and close the stomata.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Guard cells are kidney shaped cells that surrounds the stomata. They control the opening and closing of the stomata. When the plant has an excess of water, the guard cells swell and create an opening for the exchange of gases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Specialized cells known as guard cells surround stomata and function to open and close stomatal pores.
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