Photosynthesis in plants

Students of Class 7 and 8 were taken to the Science lab to observe the structure of guard cells and stomata under the microscope. Students were demonstrated the method to prepare a temporary mount of epidermal cells of lily leaf which was stained and then observed under the microscope.





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