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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation commonly seen in hydrophytes?
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation commonly seen in hydrophytes?
- Reduced root system
- Floating leaves with large air spaces
- Stomata located on the lower surface of leaves (correct)
- Thin waterproof waxy cuticle
What is the main challenge that hydrophytes face?
What is the main challenge that hydrophytes face?
- Receiving enough carbon dioxide and oxygen (correct)
- Preventing excess water uptake
- Transporting water throughout the plant
- Receiving enough water
Why do hydrophytes have a reduced root system?
Why do hydrophytes have a reduced root system?
- To prevent water loss through the roots
- To extract nutrients from the surrounding water (correct)
- To absorb more oxygen from the water
- To reduce the need for water transport mechanisms
What is the purpose of the thin waterproof waxy cuticle in hydrophytes?
What is the purpose of the thin waterproof waxy cuticle in hydrophytes?
Why do hydrophytes have reduced veins in their leaves?
Why do hydrophytes have reduced veins in their leaves?
Which of the following is an example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text?
Plants that are adapted to living in freshwater are known as ______
Plants that are adapted to living in freshwater are known as ______
The ______ prevents too much water from being absorbed in hydrophytes
The ______ prevents too much water from being absorbed in hydrophytes
Floating leaves of hydrophytes have large ______ inside to give them buoyancy
Floating leaves of hydrophytes have large ______ inside to give them buoyancy
Hydrophytes have ______ located on the upper surface of their leaves
Hydrophytes have ______ located on the upper surface of their leaves
Hydrophytes have a ______ reduced root system as they can extract nutrients from the surrounding water
Hydrophytes have a ______ reduced root system as they can extract nutrients from the surrounding water
The ______ is the example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text
The ______ is the example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text
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