Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
In guard cells when sugar is converted into starch, the stomatal pore
A
closes completely
B
opens partially
C
opens fully
D
remains unchanged.
Answer
closes completely
Explanation
Solution
In guard cells when sugar is converted into starch, the stomatal pore closed completely. At night time, the CO2 released during respiration accumulates. As a result, the acidity of the guard cells increases and pH decreases. The decreased pH favours conversion of sugar to starch. Pressure of the guard cells falls and hence they become flaccid. As a result, stomatal aperature closes.