Photosynthesis Question 69
69. Stomata of CAM plants
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(a) never open
(b) are always open
(c) open during the day and close at night
(d) open during the night and close during the day
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Answer : d
Hints & Solution
(d) To conserve water, the stomata of CAM plants open during night to take up $CO_2$ and store it in the form of malic acid which is utilised during the time of photosynthesis.