Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2014 2014

To decrease the salt potential, the guard cells absorb:

Correct answer: C. Potassium ions

  • A. Sodium Ions
  • B. Magnesium ions
  • C. Potassium ions
  • D. Calcium ions

Explanation

Influx of potassium ions decreases water potential in the guard cell so water enters the cell from surrounding cells. As a result salt potential decreases.

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