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When light hits the stomata it activates photosynthetic K+ pumps. These cells pump potassium ions into the guards cell around the stomata. Water is attracted to the potassium ions and thus enters the guards cells. This causes the guard cells to swell, but the rigidity of the one side causes that side to bow inwards, this creates an opening for gases to exchange in the leaf. This opening is the stomata. When water is not present, the stomata will not open.

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Which one has more stomata cactus or water lily?

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How does the stomata density affect the water loss?

Stomata density directly affects the rate of transpiration (water loss) in plants. Higher stomata density means more openings for water vapor to escape, leading to increased water loss. Conversely, lower stomata density reduces the rate of transpiration and helps plants conserve water.


Does the stomata close during drought?

Yes, during a drought, plants close their stomata to conserve water and prevent excessive water loss through transpiration. This helps the plant maintain its hydration levels and survive the dry conditions.


Why does stomata close under strong sunlight?

Stomata close under strong sunlight to prevent excessive water loss through transpiration and to protect the plant from drying out. Closing the stomata reduces the amount of water vapor that can escape from the leaf surface, helping the plant conserve water.


What does water move through in the stomata?

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What is the most likely outcome if drops of salt water are added on top of stomata?

The most likely outcome of adding drops of salt water on top of stomata is that the salt water will disrupt the normal function of the stomata, potentially leading to the stomata closing and affecting the plant's ability to exchange gases and regulate water loss.


Where does water leave the leaf?

The water evaporates through the stomata during transpiration. The stomata are very small holes on the surface of the leaf.


When water moves up the vascular tubes through stomata?

Water does not move through stomata. Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange. Water moves up the vascular tubes in plants through a process called transpiration, where water is lost through the stomata and creates a negative pressure that pulls water up from the roots.


Waste gas that exits through stomata?

Oxygen and water vapor are released through the stomata.


What is it when water vapor is lost through stomata?

The loss of water vapor through stomata is called transpiration. Stomata are tiny openings in the surface of leaves that allow water vapor to escape into the atmosphere as part of the plant's regulatory mechanisms.


Why would the stomata be in particular be effected if a plant is not watered?

as the stomata is responsible in gas exchange, and it constantly looses water through it the stomata would die out


Why does having too much stomata increase water loss?

Stomata are like pores that are meant to control water levels, especially in transpiration. The right number of stomata keeps the plant in equilibrium, too many and the plant loses too much water, drying out and dying.