Question

The leaf in which the stomata remains confined to lower surface of the leaf is known as

• A. Amphistomatic
• B. Hypostomatic
• C. Epistomatic
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Hypostomatic

Amphistomatic: A leaf is said to be called as amphistomatic when the stomata is present on both the side of leaf.

Hypostomatic: A leaf is said to be hypostomatic when the stomata is present on the underside of the leaf.

Epistomatic: A leaf is said to be epistomatous where stomata are present on the adaxial surface only. Such type of leaf is found in aquatic plants where the leaves float on the surface of water, e.g. Nymphaea

Thus the correct answer is option B.