Plant Structure & Function: Evolutionary Perspective
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do leaves have stomata?

    <p>To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the epidermis in preventing water loss?

    <p>To secrete a waxy cuticle on its outer surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the absence of a cuticle on the epidermis?

    <p>A drop in humidity within the internal air spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stomata in leaves?

    <p>To allow the diffusion of CO2 and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do leaves have to balance between water loss and CO2 uptake?

    <p>Because water and CO2 are essential for photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do leaves handle the alternating dryness and wetness of the soil?

    <p>By adjusting the frequency of stomatal opening and closing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the balance that leaves strive to maintain?

    <p>The balance between water loss and CO2 uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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