Specialized epidermal cells seen around the stomata are___________
A
Lenticels
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B
Bulliform cells
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C
Guard cells
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D
Subsidiary cells
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Solution
The correct option is C Guard cells
Guard cells are cells surrounding each stoma. They help to regulate the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata.
Lenticels are one of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.
Bulliform cells are large, bubble-shaped epidermal cells that occur in groups on the upper surface of the leaves of many grasses. Loss of turgor pressure in these cells causes leaves to "roll-up" during water stress.
Subsidiary cell is a plant epidermal cell that is located next to a guard cell in the stoma of a leaf and differs in structure from other epidermal cells; Also called an accessory cell.