Question

Minute openings present in the epidermis of leaves are called cork cells.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Stomata:

1. Stomata are the tiny openings present on the epidermis.
2. Stomata are usually found in greater numbers on the lower epidermis than on the upper epidermis.
3. A pair of specialized epidermal cells called guard cells to surround a stoma.
4. The guard cells of most dicots and monocots are bean-shaped.

Cork cells:

1. Cork cells lack intercellular gaps and are hence dead.
2. When they get older, they appear on the periphery of roots and stems.
3. They also have a substance in their walls called suberin, which renders them impenetrable to gases and water.

Final answer: The given statement is false.