JIPMER 2013
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2013
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Organisms and Populations
JIPMER 2013 · Zoology · Organisms and Populations
Which of the following plant keeps its stomata open during night...
Which of the following plant keeps its stomata open during night and closed during the day?
Options
- AOrchid
- BCactus
- CTea
- DWheat
Correct answer
B. Cactus
Step-by-step solution
Scotoactive mechanism of opening of stomata is seen in fleshy xerophytes like Opuntia, cactus, etc. They keep their stomata open at night and closed during daytimes.