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The direct reason for the opening of stomata is

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flaccidity of guard cells

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turgidity of guard cells

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root pressure

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guttation

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Solution

The correct option is B turgidity of guard cells
When guard cells become turgid due to endosmosis they expose the stomatal pore.

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(i) stomata opens when guard cells are turgid.
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