Question

In a temporary mount of a leaf epidermis we observe small pores.

(a) What are the pores present in leaf epidermis called?

(b) How are these pores beneficial to the plant?

Answer 1

The pores present in leaf epidermis are called stomata.

Stomata are the openings in leaves through which exchange of gases take place. Excess water also gets rid of the plant body through these stomata in the form of water vapour.