Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 23

Question: Which one gives the most valid and recent explanation for stomatal movements?

Options:

A) Transpiration

B) Potassium influx and efflux

C) Starch hydrolysis

D) Guard cell photosynthesis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Levitt in 1954 proposed active potassium transport theory, which is the most valid and recent explanation for stomatal movements. It is explained below as: It has been proved that the accumulation of $ {K^{+}} $ ion brings the opening of stomata and loss $ {K^{+}} $ ions, the closing of stomata.