WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Stomata open at night and close during day in

    A)  xerophytes                       

    B)  gametophytes

    C)  mesophytes                     

    D)  hydrophytes

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    In some succulants (xerophytes) stomata open during night and close during day time. Such stomaia are known as scotoactive stomata. This is a mechanism to reduce water loss due to transpiration. These are found in plants like Opuntia, Bryophyllum etc.


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