Question

Assertion (A): Scotoactive stomata are found in succulent xerophytes

Reason (R): Presence of scotoactive stomata is a type of xeric adaptations of succulent plants

• A. Both A & R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A & R are true and R does not explain A
• C. A is True and R is false
• D. Both A & R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A & R are true and R explains A

In succulent plants like cacti and bryophyllum transpiration occurs through scotoactive stomata that open during night and close during day to minimize water loss in xerophytes.