Abscisic acid causes :

Correct answer: A. Stomatal closure

  • A. Stomatal closure
  • B. Stem elongation
  • C. Leaf expansion
  • D. Root elongation.

Explanation

a) : Absisic acid is a hormone produced during adverse environmental condition. It also causes the closure of stomata under conditions of water stress as also under high concentration of CO 2 in the guard cells. Abscisic acid inhibits the K+ uptake by guard cells and promotes the leakage of malic acid. It results in reduction of osmotically active solutes so that the guard cells become flaccid and stomata get closed.

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