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Which one of the following helps in the opening of stomata:

  1. Cobalt ions
  2. Potassium ions
  3. Magnesium ions
  4. Aluminium ions
Answer

Potassium ions

Reason — During sunlight K⁺ ions rush into the guard cells. It is followed by osmosis. The guard cells then swell, and the stomata opens.