Hypothesis I: A flavin pigment absorbs blue light; this pigment then activates the proton pump.Hypothesis II: When CO2 concentration rises, a membrane receptor inactivates the proton pump.Which hypothesis is supported by the fact that cells of wilting leaves produce abscisic acid, which causes guard cells to close?

A. Supports both hypothesis I and II.
B. Supports only hypothesis I.
C. Supports only hypothesis II.
D. Supports neither hypothesis.


Answer: D

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