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What is the defining feature of ‘Scotoactive Stomata’ found in certain desert plants?

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Correct answer: They open only at night and remain closed during the day

Direct answer: B, they open at night and close during the day. Stomata are tiny pores, usually controlled by guard cells, through which carbon dioxide enters and water vapour escapes. Desert plants must conserve water because daytime temperature and evaporation are high. By opening in the cooler night, scotoactive stomata allow carbon dioxide to enter while reducing water loss. They then close during the hot, dry day. A is wrong because daytime opening would increase transpiration. C is wrong because stomata must regulate opening and closing; permanently open pores would waste water. D is wrong because guard cells control the stomatal pore. Memory cue: “Scoto” relates to darkness—scotoactive stomata are active at night.

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ScotoactiveStomataDesert PlantsWater ConservationHydrological CycleThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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