Which of the following plant keeps its stomata open during night and closed during the day?

Orchid

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Cactus

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Tea

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Wheat

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Solution

The correct option is B Cactus
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.

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