BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Stomatal opening in plants occurs due to influxof:

    A)  Na                                        

    B)  K

    C)   ABA                                    

    D)  Auxins

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Most accepted theory for opening of stomata is \[{{K}^{+}}\] ion pump hypothesis, according to \[{{K}^{+}}\] ion pump hypothesis of Levitt. Stomatal opening in plants occurs due to influx of \[{{K}^{+}}\].Stomatal closing is controlled by ABA or abscisic acid. Auxins are plant hormones which causes apical dominance in plants. Na is non-essential for plant growth. It is helpful in nerve conduction in animals.


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