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Q1. [1]
The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by :
  1. (A) CO₂ concentration in stomata
  2. (B) Temperature in guard cells
  3. (C) O₂ concentration in stomata
  4. (D) Amount of water in guard cells
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Model Answer

(D) Amount of water in guard cells

The guard cells swell when water flows into them, causing the stomatal pore to open, and close when guard cells shrink (lose water).

Source: Chapter 5, Section 5.2.1 Autotrophic Nutrition

Explanation

The passage explicitly states: "The guard cells swell when water flows into them, causing the stomatal pore to open. Similarly the pore closes if the guard cells shrink." Examiners expect you to recall that it is the turgidity/flaccidity of guard cells (due to water content) that regulates stomatal movement — not CO₂, O₂, or temperature directly.

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