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In grasses, certain adaxial epidermal cells along the veins modify themselves into large empty, colourless cells called

A

bulliform cells

B

companion cells

C

guard cells

D

subsidiary cells

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The bulliform cells in the leaves absorb water and they become turgid. Thus, the leaf surface is exposed. When they are flaccid due to water stress, they make the leaves curl inwards to minimise water loss.
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