Guard Cells Do Which of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

Guard cells do which of the following?

• A) protect the endodermis
• B) accumulate K⁺ and close the stomata
• C) contain chloroplasts that import K⁺ directly into the cells
• D) guard against mineral loss through the stomata
• E) help balance the photosynthesis-transpiration compromise

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