Question

What the difference between epidermis and guard cell

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The guard cells are bean-shaped in surface view, while the epidermal cells are irregular in shape. The guard cells contain chloroplasts, so they can manufacture food by photosynthesis (The epidermal cells of terrestrial plants do not contain chloroplasts) Guard cells are the only epidermal cells that can make sugar.

Answer 2

The main difference between guard cell and epidermal cell is their role; two guard cells form a stoma, controlling the gas exchange of the plant by regulating the size of the stoma whereas epidermal cells provide a protection to the plant from the external environment.