WAEC Biology 2000 Question 19

Question 19

Transport in Plants

The condition shown in the above diagram is due to

Diagram for this question
  1. A.conversion of starch to sugar
  2. B.conversion of sugar to starch
  3. C.excess water in structure labelled I
  4. D.presence of carbondioxide in the structure labelled I
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (excess water in structure labelled I)

Explanation

The guard cells are swollen with water (turgid), which bends them apart and opens the stoma.