Plant Growth And Development Question 126
Question: Abscisic acid is an antitranspirant. It prevents transpiration by
Options:
A) Forming a film impervious to water over the stomata
B) Preventing K+ ion uptake, thus decreasing the osmotic concentration of the guard cells and keeping them flaccid
C) Inducing starch formation, thus decreasing the osmotic concentration of the guard cells and keeping them flaccid
D) Increasing respiration, thus increasing $ CO_2 $ concentration in the guard cells which helps in keeping the guard cells flaccid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
ABA promotes closing of stomata.
BETA
