2. Stomata embedded in the leaf next to other epidermal cell…
2. Stomata embedded in the leaf next to other epidermal cells are critical for water transport up and down the plant’s stem. In the guard cells of a stomatal complex in a leaf sample from your plant, you determine ΨS = -12, and ΨP = 9. In the adjacent subsidiary cells, you determine ΨS = -14 and ΨP = 7. Will the stoma open or close? Explain your reasoning. (3-4 sentence limit)
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