NEET2017Botany-Plant Physiology

NEET 2017 Botany Stomatal Movement MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following facilitates opening of stomatal aperture?

A

Contraction of outer wall of guard cells

B

Decrease in turgidity of guard cells

C

Radial orientation of cellulose microfibrils in the cell wall of guard cells

D

Longitudinal orientation of cellulose microfibrils in the cell wall of guard cell

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Radial orientation of cellulose microfibrils allows the guard cells to expand laterally, facilitating the opening of the stomatal aperture.

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