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Why can vascular plants sustain high rates of water loss?
Why can vascular plants sustain high rates of water loss?
What is the main role of the cuticle in leaves?
What is the main role of the cuticle in leaves?
How do leaves maintain the balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
How do leaves maintain the balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
What is the function of stomata in leaves?
What is the function of stomata in leaves?
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Why do leaves have stomata?
Why do leaves have stomata?
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What is the role of the epidermis in preventing water loss?
What is the role of the epidermis in preventing water loss?
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What is the consequence of the absence of a cuticle on the epidermis?
What is the consequence of the absence of a cuticle on the epidermis?
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What is the role of stomata in leaves?
What is the role of stomata in leaves?
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Why do leaves have to balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
Why do leaves have to balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
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How do leaves handle the alternating dryness and wetness of the soil?
How do leaves handle the alternating dryness and wetness of the soil?
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What is the balance that leaves strive to maintain?
What is the balance that leaves strive to maintain?
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