Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in plants

Homeostasis in plants — practice question

In plants, stomata open or shut as environmental conditions vary.
(a)[3]

Explain why stomata have to open and close in line with environmental conditions.

(b)[6]

Describe the mechanism in guard cells that causes a stoma to open.

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