If the Guard Cells and Surrounding Epidermal Cells in a Plant

question 1

Multiple Choice

If the guard cells and surrounding epidermal cells in a plant are deficient in potassium ions, all of the following would occur except

• A) photosynthesis would decrease.
• B) roots would take up less water.
• C) phloem transport rates would decrease.
• D) leaf temperatures would decrease.
• E) stomata would be closed.

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