very funny looking
The guard cell of stomata look like a balloon when it is turgid. Two such cells form the pore of the stomata. When both guard cells of a stomata are deflated by exo-osmosis the stomatal pore is closed.
The guard cells open and close the stomata as needed.
Changes in the osmotic potential of gaurd cells make that stomata open or closed
Gases enter and exit a leaf through stomata. These are openings in the epidermis which are regulated by guard cells. Guard cells decide which gases can go in and out. The gas that goes in is carbon dioxide and the gas that goes out it oxygen.
in the day
Daylight
To maintain homosigius
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The ability to open and close stomata helps regulate the exchange of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen, allowing the plant to photosynthesize efficiently. In hot weather, closing stomata reduces water loss through transpiration, conserving water. In cold weather, closing stomata can prevent freezing injury by reducing water loss and maintaining internal temperatures.
Transpiration
They shut because with the stomata open it is too drafty and the plant can't get to sleep.
the guard cells