NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

TRANSPORT IN PLANT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is/are true of the epidermal cell besides a guard cell? (check all that applies)
A
does not contain chloroplast
B
they are also called subsidiary cell
C
contains chloroplasts
D
has the same bean-shape.
E
single layer of cells surrounding the mesophyll tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis acts like armor to protect your body from harm, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) and chemicals. Skin color. The epidermis has cells called melanocytes which make melanin, which is a group of pigments in your skin that provides skin color.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subsidiary cells, also called accessory cells, surround and support guard cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cells of epidermis are flat. Forms a continuous layer. There are no intercellular spaces. Secretes a waxy layer (cuticle) to prevent loss of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -23.2. Guard cells are another type of plant single-cell models to study early signal transduction and stress tolerance mechanisms in plants. Guard cells are surrounded by stomatal pores and are located in leaf epidermis. Guard cells control influx and efflux of CO2 and water from leaves, respectively.

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