Question

In submerged hydrophytes, functional stomata are found

• A. On lower surface of leaf
• B. On both the surface of leaf
• C. No where on the plant
• D. On upper surface of leaf

Answer 1

The correct option is C No where on the plant

Totally submerged plants are the true water plants or hydrophytes. Hydrophytes do not contain stomata. Instead of stomata, the plant surface cells are capable of absorbing water, nutrients, and dissolved gases in the water. Epistomatous or hyperstomatous plants (eg., water lily) have stomata only on the top part of the leaf as the underside of the leaf rests on the surface of the water.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.