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Some cactus flower at night as they are pollinated by moths and other nightflying insects.
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What part of the cactus does photosynthesis?
In a cactus the leaves have been reduced to spines, to reduce the surface area from which water can be lost and to deter animals from eating the plant. As there are no leaves, photosynthesis must take place in the stem.
Why does photosynthesis not continue during the night like cellular respiration does?
plants respire during the day as well the rate of respiration is lower than the rate of photosynthesis in the day
How does the cactus produce food if the leaves are no longer able to do photosynthesis?
The stem which is the thick part of the cactus plant stores food.:)
How does a cactus make food when it doesn't have leaves?
A cactus makes food through the process of photosynthesis, like any other plant. The difference between a cactus making food from another plant is that cactus have their leaves reduced to spines, therefore, their stem contains chlorophyll and photosynthesis takes place through the stem.
How does a cactus breathe?
A cactus breathes through its stomata. These are little holes on the flesh or skin of the cactus. Through it's thorns Cactii breathe through pores in their skin called stomates. These are generally closed during the heat of day to retain moisture and opened during the night to allow respiration to occur. Photosynthesis
Does photosynthesis happen in the night or day?
day
Is cactus an autotroph?
A cactus is an autotroph. This is because autotrophs make their own food using photosynthesis. A cactus uses photosynthesis to make its own food.
WHAT IS THE NUTRITION of a cactus?
Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
What is the name of the plant that cannot carry out photosynthesis?
cactus
What part of the cactus does photosynthesis?
In a cactus the leaves have been reduced to spines, to reduce the surface area from which water can be lost and to deter animals from eating the plant. As there are no leaves, photosynthesis must take place in the stem.
What does cactus plants live on?
As with any green plant, the cactus produces its own food through photosynthesis.
Does a cactus makes its own food?
A cactus makes food like any other plant, by photosynthesis
How desert plants carry out photosynthesis?
desert plants take up carbon dioxide at night and prepare an intermediate which acted upon by the energy absorbed by the chlorophyll during the day
What do cactus need to live?
As a cactus is a form of a plant, it will require sunlight for photosynthesis and water to stop it from drying out and to help the cactus plant grow.
Does a stem carry photosynthesis?
Yes there are photosynthetic stems. Green stems carry out photosynthesis. Example: cactus
How are a cactus leaves adapted to living in the dessert?
A cactus leaves get sunlight and they make photosynthesis and they get water from that and they save the water
Does night and day affect cellular respiration in a plant?
No, respiration is continuous. Photosynthesis stops at night, as it is light dependent.
