Q. What happens when concentration of solutes decreases in guard cells?
A) Water potential increases
B) Osmotic pressure increases
C) Water potential decreases
D) None of the above
Explanation
A decrease in solute concentration in guard cells will cause decrease in solute potential and thus, an increase in the water potential.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.