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Bulliform (motor) cells that roll the leaf to cut water loss occur in the epidermis of:

Answer: Monocot (grass) leaves.

  • A Dicot roots
  • B Woody stems
  • C Monocot (grass) leaves
  • D Gymnosperm cones

Correct answer: C. Monocot (grass) leaves

Explanation: Large, empty bulliform cells in grass (monocot) leaves lose turgor in dry conditions, curling the leaf to reduce transpiration.

Concept context

Internal tissue organisation: meristems, permanent tissues (xylem, phloem, parenchyma), and secondary growth. Frequently tested in NEET.

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