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About Guard Cells
===About Guard Cells===
: '''Guard Cells''' are essential to control the rate of [[photosynthesis]] and [[transpiratationtranspiration]].
: When '''guard cells''' become '''flaccid''', due to [[dehydration]], the [[stomata]] close and [[Water Vapour|water vapour]] can no longer escape the [[leaf]]. This stops [[transpiration]], preventing further [[water]] loss. The closed [[stomata]] also prevent [[Carbon Dioxide]] from entering the [[leaf]], stopping [[photosynthesis]] and conserving [[water]] (which is needed for [[photosynthesis]].