Water Potential of Plants During Night is _ Compared to Day

Question

Water potential of plants during night is _ compared to day water potential due to .
A) increased; closed stomata
B) decreased; closed stomata
C) decreased; open stomata
D) increased; open stomata

Accepted Answer

During the night, the stomata of plants are closed to minimize water loss, which leads to an increase in water potential as less water is lost through transpiration.