The Opening of Stomata Is Thought to Involve

question 24

Multiple Choice

The opening of stomata is thought to involve

• A) an increase in the solute concentration of the guard cells.
• B) a decrease in the solute concentration of the stoma.
• C) active transport of water out of the guard cells.
• D) decreased turgor pressure in guard cells.
• E) movement of K⁺ from the guard cells.

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