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.



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