alleryWhy do CAM plants open stomata at night?
ARoots stop absorbing water
BLight is always stronger
CCarbon dioxide is absent
DWater evaporates more slowly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Water evaporates more slowly
Night opening reduces water loss because evaporation from leaves is slower.
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