NEET 2026 Biology question

The main function of bulliform cells in grasses is :

(1)to make the leaf impermeable to fungal spores.
(2)to transport water.
(3)to perform photosynthesis.
(4)to minimize water loss during water stress.Correct

Answer: (4)

Solution

In monocot (grass) leaves, bulliform cells are large, empty, colourless cells on the adaxial epidermis. When they absorb water they are turgid and the leaf surface is exposed; under water stress they become flaccid

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