Explain how abscisic acid promotes the closure of stomates. Identify the molecules involved at each step. A. ________B. ________C. ________D. ________

What will be an ideal response?


A. Abscisic acid binding to its receptor in the guard cell plasma membrane.
B. Calcium enters next.
C. K+ channels open and K+ exits the guard cells.
D. After K+ exits, water exits. Turgor pressure is decreased and the stomates close.

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