Monday, May 2, 2011

2.42 Stomata Pore

Located in the lower epidermis of the leaf
Stoma=plural form
Each pore is formed by two guard cells
[] Pore []

DAY:
guard cell ->turgid and open for gas exchange

NIGHT:
guard cell->Flaccid (lost water) and closed stops gas exchange

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