Exploring Stomata Structure and Function

What materials are needed to view the stomata and epidermal cells on the leaf surface?

• Clear nail polish, sticky tape, plastic slide, leaves, and a microscope

• Clear nail polish, sticky tape, glass slide, flowers, and a microscope

• Clear nail polish, sticky tape, glass slide, leaves, and a microscope

• Colored nail polish, sticky tape, glass slide, leaves, and a magnifying glass

Why is it recommended to use clear nail polish for this experiment?

• It allows visibility under the microscope

• It is easier to remove

• It is cheaper

• It dries faster

What should you do while waiting for the nail polish to dry on the leaf?

• Place the leaf under the microscope

• Look at other leaves

• Apply more nail polish

• Press down the sticky tape

What is the purpose of pressing down the sticky tape over the nail polish on the leaf?

• To remove the nail polish

• To dry the nail polish faster

• To add color to the leaf

• To create an impression of the leaf surface

Why should you avoid air bubbles when pressing down the sticky tape?

• They can make the tape stick too much

• They can cause the nail polish to peel off

• They make it harder to see under the microscope

• They can damage the leaf

What should you do after lifting the sticky tape with the nail polish impression?

• Press it onto a glass slide

• Place it directly under the microscope

• Let it dry further

• Apply more nail polish

What structures might you observe on the leaf surface under the microscope?

• Chloroplasts, veins, and roots

• Pollen, nectar, and petals

• Stomata, epidermal cells, and trichomes

• Flowers, seeds, and stems

What are stomata made of?

• Pairs of elongated guard cells surrounding a central pore

• Single elongated cells

• Circular cells with a central pore

• Pairs of circular cells without a pore