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Transport in Plants: Leaf physiology MCQ

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Leaf physiologyMediumQuestion 10672

Question

Stomata usually close under drought because:

  1. A
    Guard cells lose turgor
    Correct
  2. B
    Mesophyll stops photosynthesis forever
  3. C
    Hydathodes open
  4. D
    Xylem vessels collapse immediately

Correct answer

Guard cells lose turgor

Explanation

Water stress and ABA promote guard cell flaccidity and closure.

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