Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    When stomata open, the pH of guard cells:

    A)  increases    

    B)  decreases

    C)  remains same

    D)  both a and b

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Stomata are the pores present generally in the epidermis of leaf. A stoma contains a pore which is surrounded by two kidney shaped guard cells. During day time\[C{{O}_{2}}\]is used in the photosynthesis which increase the pH of guard cells. (Day) decrease in\[C{{O}_{2}}=\]increase in pH of guard cells. (Night) Increase in\[C{{O}_{2}}=\]decrease in pH of guard cells.


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