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प्रश्न
What is the role of epidermis in plants?
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उत्तर
The epidermis is present on the outer surface of the entire plant body. The cells of the epidermal tissue form a continuous layer without any intercellular space. It performs the following important functions:
- It is a protective tissue of the plant body.
- It protects the plant from mechanical injury, parasites and cold or heat.
- It allows the exchange of gases through stomata.
- Greatly increasing the absorptive surface areas for the absorption of water and nutrients.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does the cork act as a protective tissue?
Draw a well labelled diagram of phloem.
Give two functions of collenchyma.
What are different types of tissues in plants? Describe simple tissues.
Identify the odd word and explain why it is odd.
Differentiate between cells of Parenchyma and Collenchyma.
Give the structure and function of the following:
Collenchyma
Give the structure and function of the following:
Phloem
Write a short note on peculiarity of a sclerenchyma cell wall.
Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.
