Choose the correct option for the statements given below.
Statement 1 - Amphistomatic leaves are leaves with non-functional stomata.
Statement 2 - Sunken stomata is a differentiating characteristic of xerophytes.

Both statements are correct.

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Both statements are incorrect.

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Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is D Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
Amphistomatic leaves are those which have functional stomata on both the surfaces, a typical dicot leaf is amphistomatic Example - Mango leaf. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. Sunken stomata helps prevent water loss due to transpiration in xerophytes. Hence, is a characteristic of xerophytes; example - Nerium.
So, the correct answer is Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

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