Which of the following is a function of the bulliform cells found in grass leaves?
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Correct answer: Rolling of leaves to reduce transpirational water loss
Bulliform cells are large, bubble-shaped epidermal cells in grasses. During water stress, they lose turgidity, causing the leaf to roll inward to minimize surface area and water loss.
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