11 Questions
Why can vascular plants sustain high rates of water loss?
Because they can access water from the soil
What is the main role of the cuticle in leaves?
To limit water loss and prevent the uptake of CO2
How do leaves maintain the balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
By adjusting the frequency of stomatal opening and closing
What is the function of stomata in leaves?
To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water
Why do leaves have stomata?
To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water
What is the role of the epidermis in preventing water loss?
To secrete a waxy cuticle on its outer surface
What is the consequence of the absence of a cuticle on the epidermis?
A drop in humidity within the internal air spaces
What is the role of stomata in leaves?
To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water
Why do leaves have to balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
Because water and CO2 are essential for photosynthesis
How do leaves handle the alternating dryness and wetness of the soil?
By adjusting the frequency of stomatal opening and closing
What is the balance that leaves strive to maintain?
The balance between water loss and CO2 uptake
Learn about the evolution of land plants from aquatic green algae, and how they adapted to live on land. Discover how plants developed mechanisms to obtain water from soil and restrict water loss.
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