The figure given below is a part of leaf. Which of the following is the function of part labelled X in the given figure ?
A
Take in water
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B
Take in food
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C
Take in carbon dioxide
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D
Trap sunlight
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Solution
The correct option is C Take in carbon dioxide The given image represents the stomatal pore. The function of this pore is to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and oxygen for the purpose of respiration. The gaseous products of the process are also released from this pore. The water is lost from this pore in the form of water vapor in the process of transpiration.