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Stomata of CAM plants:

A
Are always open
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Open during the day and close at night
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Open during the night and close during the day
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Never open
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Solution

The correct option is C Open during the night and close during the day
To conserve water, the stomata of CAM plants open only during the night. During the night, the CAM plants take up CO2 and store it in the form of malic acid which is utilized during the daytime in photosynthesis.

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