Q9
1 markMCQSection A

Opening and closing of stomata is due to :

Life Processes
Autotrophic Nutrition

Options

(a)High pressure of gases inside the cells.
(b)Movement of water in and out of the guard cells.
(c)Stimulus of light in the guard cells.
(d)Diffusion of CO2CO_2 in and out of the guard cells.
Official Answer

The correct option is (b). The opening and closing of the stomatal pore is a function of the guard cells. The guard cells swell when water flows into them, causing the stomatal pore to open. Similarly, the pore closes if the guard cells shrink due to the loss of water.

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Marking Scheme

  • 1{"points": 1.0, "description": "Correctly identifying option (b) as the mechanism of stomatal movement."}

Hint

Recall how the change in water content affects the shape and turgidity of the guard cells.

Quick Oral Answer

The opening and closing of stomata is controlled by the guard cells. When water enters the guard cells, they swell and curve outward, opening the pore. When water leaves, they shrink and become flaccid, closing the pore.

Analysis & Explanation

Option (b) is correct because the physical mechanism of stomatal movement is driven by the turgidity of the guard cells, which depends on the movement of water in and out of them. Option (a) is incorrect because high gaseous pressure inside the cells does not mechanically drive the opening/closing. Option (c) is incorrect because while light acts as an environmental stimulus, the direct physical cause of the movement is water flow. Option (d) is incorrect because the diffusion of CO2\text{CO}_2 is a consequence of the stomata being open, not the mechanism that causes them to open or close.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing the stimulus (light) or the gaseous exchange (diffusion of CO2\text{CO}_2) with the actual physical mechanism (water movement) that operates the guard cells.

Interesting Facts

Desert plants keep their stomata closed during the day to prevent water loss and take up CO2\text{CO}_2 at night, storing it as an intermediate compound until daylight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Autotrophic Nutrition" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.