Question

Identify the plants (from the list $i - vi$) which possess the given type of guard cells (as shown in the diagram) in their leaves. (i) Grass (ii) Tomato (iii) Banana (iv) Brinjal (v) Soybean (vi) Lily

• A. (i), (ii) and (v)
• B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (iii) and (vi)
• D. (iv), (v) and (vi)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i), (iii) and (vi)

Answer 2

The guard cells shown in the figure are dumb-bell shaped guard cells. These are mainly found in monocots such as grasses, banana and lily.