NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Trichomes are defined as unicellular or multicellular appendages, which are an extension of the above-ground epidermal cells in plants [1]. These appendages play a key role in the development of plantsand occur in a wide variety of species [2].

Detailed explanation-2: -Trichomes. Trichomes are uni-or multicellular structures that originate from epidermal cells of above-ground plant tissues. Trichomes can be classified morphologically as either non-glandular (hairs) or glandular.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xerophytes have dense hairs known as trichomes all over the plant including leaves. Trichomes act as a barrier to the wind so as to reduce exposure of stomata to sunlight. Stomata are present sunken in these trichomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -15.2. Trichomes are highly specialized epidermal cells and serve as an excellent material for studying cell fate, differentiation, and specialized metabolism through single-cell omics.