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At night, there is no light, therefore no photosynthesis (which is the process of making energy from light). Photosynthesis uses CO2, however since photosynthesis is not occurring at night, there is no need to acquire CO2.
Some plants (CAM plants) only open their stomata at night, however, in order to take in CO2 and store it until it is light and they can use photosynthesis then. This helps to eliminate water loss through the stomata which would occur more rapidly if the stomata were open during a hot day. (therefore, most CAM plants are found in desserts and such)
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CAM plants close their what during the day and open them at night?
Cam plants close during the night and open during the day because they are photosensitive and respond to light. To do it experimentally, try with a torch for some time.
Which plants does not have stomata?
A few examples of plants that do not have stomata are liverworts, hornworts, and some mosses. These plants have specialized structures that allow for gas exchange without traditional stomata.
How do plants breathe at night when the stomata closed?
As humans plants also need oxygen to breathe they only take in carbon dioxide to do photosynthesis.So they wont do photosynthesis at night and so they only need to breathe. even though their stomata are closed at night some oxygen can go inside. and this is how plants breathe when their stomata are closed. pipidipo
What two adaptations help plants retain moisture while still allowing air to move in and out?
Plants have adapted the ability to close their stomata during hot and dry conditions to reduce water loss, while opening them to allow air exchange when conditions are more favorable. Additionally, some plants have developed specialized leaves, such as succulent leaves or hairs, to reduce transpiration while still facilitating gas exchange.
What is the refference of why is it that only plants can photosynthesize?
As well as plants, some bacteria also photosynthesize, though they use a different chemical process. Some plants use different photosynthetic mechanisms, known as C3, C4, and CAM. The latter mechanism is used by plants (such as some 'perching plants') that may have a water conservation problem. These plants open their stomata at night to take in CO2, and dissolve that in a specific chemical. During the day, they close their stomata to conserve water, and process the stored CO2 to produce sugars, etc.
CAM plants close their what during the day and open them at night?
Cam plants close during the night and open during the day because they are photosensitive and respond to light. To do it experimentally, try with a torch for some time.
How many stomata are likely to open at night?
In most green plants the stomata are only open during the day. They allow carbon dioxide to reach the cells where the majority of photosynthesis takes place. As they also allow transpiration (water loss) the stomata of most plants close during the night when photosynthesis is not possible. There is a group of mainly desert plants known as CAM plants. These carry out a process called Crassulacean acid metabolism, which effectively allows them to store carbon dioxide in their leaves. In these plants the stomata are normally closed during the day to prevent water loss when temperatures are high, and open during the night when temperatures are lower.
Why do some plants open their stomata by night instead by day?
Very few of them do open at night -- In most green plants the stomata are only open during the day. They allow carbon dioxide to reach the cells where the majority of photosynthesis takes place. As they also allow transpiration (water loss) the stomata of most plants close during the night when photosynthesis is not possible. There is a group of mainly desert plants known as CAM plants. These carry out a process called Crassulacean acid metabolism, which effectively allows them to store carbon dioxide in their leaves. In these plants the stomata are normally closed during the day to prevent water loss when temperatures are high, and open during the night when temperatures are lower.
Why do some plants have leaves that close or fold up at night?
Some plants have leaves that close or fold up at night to conserve water and protect themselves from cooler temperatures and potential damage.
Which plants does not have stomata?
A few examples of plants that do not have stomata are liverworts, hornworts, and some mosses. These plants have specialized structures that allow for gas exchange without traditional stomata.
Where do desert animals gets water?
some animals have designated places in their body to store water, such as the humps of a camel, and some get water from the plants they eat. The plants are able to store their water through guard cells which open and close the stomata, by opening the stomata at night, when its cooler, they are able to keep more water.
How do plants breathe at night when the stomata closed?
As humans plants also need oxygen to breathe they only take in carbon dioxide to do photosynthesis.So they wont do photosynthesis at night and so they only need to breathe. even though their stomata are closed at night some oxygen can go inside. and this is how plants breathe when their stomata are closed. pipidipo
What do CAM plants open during the day and close at night?
Cam plants close during the night and open during the day because they are photosensitive and respond to light. To do it experimentally, try with a torch for some time.
How does CO2 get into a leaf?
Through the stomata, openings in the leaf surface. By diffusion. There are three photosynthesis processes, C3, C4, and CAM. (These names describe part of the chemistry.) The desert plants (and some epiphytes) use CAM, for in this process, the stomata are closed during the day, and open at night. The plant absorbs CO2 into its system as a complex chemical (the CAM bit) over night, and during the day, the stomata close and the plant converts the CAM chemical into CO2 to be used for photosynthesis in the usual way. Normal plants open their stomata during the day, and CO2 diffuses in and O2 out.
What kind of animals breathe through their stomata?
Insects and some spiders have specialized structures called spiracles that open and close to allow gas exchange through their bodies, including breathing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. These spiracles are similar in function to stomata found in plants, but are specifically adapted for respiration in these animals.
What two adaptations help plants retain moisture while still allowing air to move in and out?
Plants have adapted the ability to close their stomata during hot and dry conditions to reduce water loss, while opening them to allow air exchange when conditions are more favorable. Additionally, some plants have developed specialized leaves, such as succulent leaves or hairs, to reduce transpiration while still facilitating gas exchange.
Why do plants vary stomata density and not stomata size?
I suppose it is because the cells multiply, not just grow, so some plants that need more regulating just adapt by multiplying their cells, not enlarging them.
