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The lower surface of leaf will have more...

The lower surface of leaf will have more number of stomata in a

A

dorsiventral leaf

B

isobilateral leaf

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

None of these

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In dorsiventral leaf, the number of stomata will be more on lower surface. This feature enhances gas exchange between leaf surface and the atmosphere for the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Whereas in isobilateral leaf, stomata are uniformly distributed on both the surfaces.
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