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Why can vascular plants sustain high rates of water loss?
Why can vascular plants sustain high rates of water loss?
- Because they can absorb water from the soil and air
- Because they can absorb water from the air
- Because they can recycle water from within their cells
- Because they can access water from the soil (correct)
What is the main role of the cuticle in leaves?
What is the main role of the cuticle in leaves?
- To prevent the loss of water and CO2
- To limit water loss and prevent the uptake of CO2 (correct)
- To allow for the uptake of CO2 and the loss of water
- To allow for the uptake of CO2 and water
How do leaves maintain the balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
How do leaves maintain the balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?
- By adjusting the frequency of stomatal opening and closing (correct)
- By adjusting the size of stomata
- By adjusting the humidity within the internal air spaces
- By adjusting the rate of transpiration
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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