Plant Growth And Development Question 159

Question: Abscisic acid treatment results in [CBSE PMT 1991]

Options:

A) Leaf expansion

B) Stem elongation

C) Stomatal closure

D) Root elongation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

ABA inhibits the H+|K+ exchange and promotes the leakage of maleic acid.

The reduction of osmotically active solutes would render the guard cells flaccid and keep the stomatal pore closed.