Question

Observe the diagram and answer the following;

(i)

(ii)

1. Are these types of guard cells found in monocots or dicots?
2. Which of these shows a higher water content (i) or (ii)?
3. Which element plays an important role in the opening and closing of stomata?

Answer 1

1. These types of guard cells are found in dicots because as we know the shape is bean-shaped. Whereas monocots, it is usually dumble-shaped.
2. Higher water content is shown in figure (i).
3. The element that plays an important role in the opening and closing of stomata is the potassium ion.