Which side of a guard cell is thicker?
AThe side nearest the pore
BThe side facing the root
CBoth sides are equal
DThe outer side only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The side nearest the pore
Guard cells have a thicker inner side closest to the pore.
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