Guard cells
A) surround the stoma.
B) control the opening to the interior of the leaf.
C) become swollen when it becomes light, if environmental conditions are not too hot or dry.
D) absorb water from surrounding epidermal cells.
E) do all of these.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Guard cells surround the stoma and control the opening to the interior of the leaf. They become swollen when it becomes light, if environmental conditions are not too hot or dry, and they absorb water from surrounding epidermal cells. Therefore, the correct choice is E.

Guard Cells