Question

A student was asked to prepare temporary mount of stomata from a leaf. He should select

• A. Tip of the leaf
• B. Mid - rib of the leaf
• C. Upper epidermis
• D. Lower epidermis

Answer 1

The correct option is D Lower epidermis

Stomata are tiny opening or pores which are commonly noticed being distributed on the epidermis of the leaves and also in young stems. Typically, stomata are found on the lower surface of a dicot leaf and in a monocot leaf, on both of its surface.Thus, ideally he should take a peel from the abaxial or lower epidermis.

So the correct answer is option D.