During the day, stomata usually open due to the influx of which ions into the guard cells?
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Correct answer: Potassium ions ($K^+$)
The active transport of potassium ions into guard cells lowers their water potential. This causes water to enter the cells via osmosis, making them turgid and forcing the stomatal pore to open.
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