Yes pores are present on upper surface of leaves and are called stomata. Below is given a detailed knowledge about stomata that you should know.
Stomata consist of a pair of guard cells and open in response to the blue light present in sunlight. Opening of stomata leads to carbon dioxide uptake, explaining why photosynthesis occurs during the day. When plants are under dark conditions and/or drought stress, a plant hormone, abscisic acid (ABA) is biosynthesized and induces stomata closure. Stomata are closed during the night to prevent water loss from the plant.
When the guard cells in the stomata detect blue light, the photoreceptor, phototropin is activated and induces signaling within the cell. As a result of the signaling, the enzyme, plasma membrane proton pump (PM H+-ATPase) is activated, leading to the uptake of potassium ions. This triggers water uptake and cell swelling that opens the stomata. Although activation of PM H+-ATPase is known to be significant for stomatal opening, the full mechanism of stomatal opening is yet to be clarified.
Question : Name the tiny pores present on the surface of leaves in plants.
Option 1: Pits
Option 2: Stomata
Option 3: Trichomes
Option 4: Hydathodes
Question : Opium is a plant product obtained from:
Option 1: dried leaves
Option 2: dried latex
Option 3: roots
Option 4: stem bark
Question : Silk worm feed on:
Option 1: Basil leaves
Option 2: Curry leaves
Option 3: Rose leaves
Option 4: Mulberry leaves
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