Which statement is true?(1 point)

Responses

Abscisic acid regulates water loss in plants by making plants close their stomata during hot weather.
Abscisic acid regulates water loss in plants by making plants close their stomata during hot weather.

Abscisic acid regulates dormancy in plants by activating plant growth during cold weather.
Abscisic acid regulates dormancy in plants by activating plant growth during cold weather.

Abscisic acid regulates water loss in plants by making plants close their stomata during cold weather.
Abscisic acid regulates water loss in plants by making plants close their stomata during cold weather.

Abscisic acid regulates dormancy in plants by suspending plant growth during hot weather.

1 answer

The true statement is:

Abscisic acid regulates water loss in plants by making plants close their stomata during hot weather.

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that plays a critical role in regulating water loss through stomatal closure, particularly during stressful conditions such as drought or high temperatures. The other statements are incorrect regarding the roles of abscisic acid.