Question

What are subsidiary cells?

Answer 1

Subsidiary cells :

1. They are two specialized epidermal cells that surround the guard cells.
2. It provides the better functioning of guard cells as well as protection from external forces.
3. Subsidiary cells are the accessory cells to guard cells in the epidermis of plants.
4. Two or four subsidiary cells are found surrounding the pair of guard cells.
5. Subsidiary cells do not contain chloroplasts.