If the Two Guard Cells of a Stoma Increase Their

question 48

Multiple Choice

If the two guard cells of a stoma increase their concentration of potassium (K⁺) ions, what will happen to the corresponding pore?

• A)The pore will close, preventing water vapor from diffusing out of the leaf.
• B)The pore will close, preventing CO₂ from diffusing out of the leaf.
• C)The pore will open, allowing CO₂ to diffuse into the leaf.
• D)The pore will open, allowing water vapor to diffuse into the leaf.

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