Guard cells

• Title

  Guard cells

• Definition

  Two cells that flank each side of the stomatal opening. These cells control the input and output of carbon dioxide and oxygen and the output of water by opening and closing at different times of the day.

• Related Terms

  Stomate (pl. = stomates) (= stoma sing. and stomata pl.)

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