Loss of $k^{+} i o n s$ causes ......... of turgidity of guard cell.

Increases

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Decreases

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Solution

The correct option is B Decreases
Loss of $k^{+} i o n s$ decreases the osmotic concentration of guard cells as compared to adjacent epidermal cells. This causes exosmosis and hence turgidity of guard cells decreases.

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