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Transpiration is regulated by the movements of

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Epidermal cells of the leaf

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Subsidiary cells of the leaf

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Guard cells of the stomata

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Mesophyll tissue of the leaf

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Solution

The correct option is C Guard cells of the stomata
In higher plants transpiration occurs through stomata. The stomatal pore is regulated by the turgidity of guard cells. When the guard cells are turgid the stomatal pores open. When guard cells are flaccid, stomatal pore closes.

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