Q30 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 2) · Biology

Identify the CORRECT pair with respect to distribution of stomata on leaves.
(A). Epistomatic - on lower epidermis
(B). Amphistomatic - on both surfaces
(C). Hypostomatic - on upper epidermis

  • Correct answer
    A
    Only (B)
  • B
    (A) and (C)
  • C
    Only (C).
  • D
    (A), (B) and (C)

Solution

Epistomatic leaves have stomata present only on the upper epidermis (e.g., floating leaves of aquatic plants).

Hypostomatic leaves have stomata present only on the lower epidermis (e.g., most dicot leaves).

Amphistomatic leaves have stomata present on both the upper and lower surfaces (e.g., most monocot leaves).

Therefore, only pair (B) is correctly matched.

Answer: Only (B)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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