Biology PYQ 46 of 227 · Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration & Nutrition

The stomata open or close due to change in the

  1. Aposition of nucleus in cells
  2. Bprotein composition of cells
  3. Camount of water in cells
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (c) amount of water in cells

Explanation

Stomata open and close due to changes in the amount of water in the guard cells.

Water entry raises turgor pressure, swelling guard cells to open the pore; water loss makes them flaccid and the pore closes.

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