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  4. The given figure shows two states of a stomata. <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/biology/6684c2e941edb4e4203b6f66f0d7e260-.jpeg /> In which of the conditions (i) and (ii), guard cells will have higher water content?

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Q. The given figure shows two states of a stomata.
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In which of the conditions (i) and (ii), guard cells will have higher water content?

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Solution:

When water supply is adequate, guard cells become turgid, their thin walls get extended and thick walls become slightly concave so that the stomatal aperture opens as shown in figure, condition (i).