NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
responsible for opening and closing the stomata
A
cell membrane
B
phloem
C
guard cells
D
xylem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by the integration of environmental signals and endogenous hormonal stimuli. The various different factors to which the guard cells respond translates into the complexity of the network of signaling pathways that control stomatal movements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Upon the incoming of water inside the guard cells, they swell up to become like a curved banana surface, due to which the stomatal pore opens up. When the guard cells lose water, they become flaccid and straight and thus, close the stomatal aperture. Guard cells and stomata regulates the respiration process in plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stomatal opening is induced by low CO2 concentrations, high light intensity and high humidity. By contrast closing is promoted by high CO2 concentrations, darkness, drought and the plant hormone ABA.

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