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Basis of stomatal opening is...

Basis of stomatal opening is

A

Exosmosis

B

Endosmosis

C

Decrease in cell sap concentration

D

Plasmolysis of guard cells

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The correct Answer is:
B
In stomatal opening as water potential decreases and there is the movement of water into the guard cells from surrounding cells. The guard cells become turgid and swell and cause opening of stomata
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