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Glycolate induces opening of stomata in

1. presence of oxygen
2. low CO2 conc.
3. high CO2 conc.
4. absence of CO2

Correct answer: presence of oxygen

Solution

Glycolate, a product of photorespiration, induces stomatal opening in the presence of oxygen, which is a characteristic of photorespiration.

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