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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Stomata of a plant open due to A. The influx of potassium ions B. Efflux of potassium ions C. The influx of hydrogens ions D. The influx of calcium ions

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
Potassium malate helps in increase of the osmotic potential of guard cells which causes the intake of water into the guard cells as a result of which the stoma opens. Hence, the correct answer is (A) influx of potassium ions.
 
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