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Sometimes a few epidermal cells in the vicinity of guard cells become specialized in their shape and size are known as
Sometimes a few epidermal cells in the vicinity of guard cells become specialized in their shape and size are known as
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The correct option is C Subsidiary cells
The few epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are modified to act as subsidiary cells. They lack chloroplasts and help in functioning of the guard cells by maintaining the water and solute balance with the guard cells.A. Stomatal aperture is the opening of the stomata. It is also called stomatal pore.B. Trichome cells give rise to the hair-like outgrowth called the trichomes.C. Subsidiary cells are the modified epidermal cells near the guard cells.D. Stomata are surrounded by the guard cells.Hence, the correct answer is 'Subsidiary cells'
The few epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are modified to act as subsidiary cells. They lack chloroplasts and help in functioning of the guard cells by maintaining the water and solute balance with the guard cells.
A. Stomatal aperture is the opening of the stomata. It is also called stomatal pore.
B. Trichome cells give rise to the hair-like outgrowth called the trichomes.
C. Subsidiary cells are the modified epidermal cells near the guard cells.
D. Stomata are surrounded by the guard cells.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Subsidiary cells'
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