After Light Triggers the Activation Proton Pumps, What Happens Next

question 38

Multiple Choice

After light triggers the activation proton pumps, what happens next in the leaf?

• A) Chloride ions are pumped out of the guard cells.
• B) Hydrogen ions are actively transported out of guard cells.
• C) Potassium ions diffuse into guard cells.
• D) Chloride ions diffuse out of guard cells.
• E) Water moves by osmosis into guard cells.

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