Difference between revisions of "Guard Cell"
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: '''Guard cells''' are shaped with a gap between them called a [[stoma]]. | : '''Guard cells''' are shaped with a gap between them called a [[stoma]]. | ||
: There are more '''guard cells''' found on the bottom of the [[leaf]]. | : There are more '''guard cells''' found on the bottom of the [[leaf]]. | ||
− | : '''Guard cells''' fill with water to become [[turgid]]. This makes the stoma larger. When the [[leaf]] gets dehydrated the '''guard cells''' become [[flaccid]]. This makes the stoma smaller. | + | : '''Guard cells''' fill with water to become [[turgid]]. This makes the [[stoma]] larger. When the [[leaf]] gets dehydrated the '''guard cells''' become [[flaccid]]. This makes the [[stoma]] smaller. |
Revision as of 08:32, 7 September 2018
Shaped to make a hole called a stoma when turgid.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A guard cell is a specialised cell in a plant leaf which contains can change shape to allow or stop gases from getting into the leaf.
Adaptations of the Guard Cell
- Guard cells can change shape to open and close a hole called a stoma.
About Guard Cells
- Guard cells are shaped with a gap between them called a stoma.
- There are more guard cells found on the bottom of the leaf.
- Guard cells fill with water to become turgid. This makes the stoma larger. When the leaf gets dehydrated the guard cells become flaccid. This makes the stoma smaller.