Stomata Flashcards
1
Q
What is stomata
A
They are tiny pores on the surface of a plant
2
Q
Where can stomata be found
A
They can be found on the lower surface of leaves
3
Q
What can stomata do
A
They can open and close
4
Q
What happens when the stomata is open
A
Co2 and 02 can diffuse in and out of a leaf
5
Q
What is stomata surrounded by
A
Surrounded by guard cells
6
Q
What do guard cells do
A
They change shape to control the size of the stomata
7
Q
When the guard cell is swollen what happens to the stomata
A
The stomata is now open
8
Q
When the guard cells are limp what happens to the stomata
A
Stomata is then closed
