Why do floating aquatic leaves keep stomata permanently open?
AThey lack guard cells entirely
BThere is no danger of dehydration
CThey cannot photosynthesise
DThey absorb minerals through them
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. There is no danger of dehydration
Surrounded by water, these plants are not at risk of losing water through stomata, so they stay open.
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