alleryStart learning →Which compound formed in guard cells raises osmolarity in the proton transport theory?
APotassium malate
BMagnesium sulphate
CCalcium oxalate
DSodium chloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Potassium malate
Uptake of K+ with malate forms potassium malate, which draws water in by endosmosis.
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