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Why would closing their stomata during the day be an advantage for the cacti?
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During mid day when the intensity of light and day temperature is higher
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How has the succulent adapted its stomata to prevent too much water loss?
it does does . god works . don't ever question gods works .
Where are the stomata on cactus?
The stomate are located in the same place as other plants, leaf and stems. Their stomate are much smaller and sometimes sunken deeper into the surfaces to help keep water loss at a minimum. Also, the stomate on catus only open at night when it is cool outside.
How do gases enter and leave plants?
In terrestrial plants, gas enters and leaves (termed "gas exchange") through cell-lined pores called "stomata." Stomata open and close in response to light and humidity, permitting oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor to enter and leave the plant. In most terrestrial plants, the stomata are located on the surface of the leaves, or in cacti, on the surface of the stems. In aquatic plants, gas exchange directly though the tissue surface.
What is the job of the stomata in photosynthesis?
Stomata open to let the leaves take in CO2 during process of photosynthesis, and allow oxygen to escape. They also allow water to escape, thus aiding sap transport. Some desert plants close their stomata during the heat of the day, and only open them at night. The CO2 they absorb during the night, they then store up, and allow photosynthesis to take place during the daylight. This is called C4 photosynthesis.
Would transpiration in cacti be high or low?
Low, so that there would be less moisture lost. Because of the fact that there is not an abundance of water in the desert environment, Cacti require low transpiration. They do this by having smaller amounts of stomata. I would double check on that using other resources, but it is a fairly simple concept. Cacti need to hold in more water than other plants so they have lower transpiration rates. :)
Does a cacti open its stomata during the day?
no!
How has the succulent adapted its stomata to prevent too much water loss?
it does does . god works . don't ever question gods works .
Does the cactus have a stomata?
Yes. The cacti may practice a delayed form of photosynthesis because they must close their stomata in the daytime but they, like all other plants, must take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen and water through those stomata.
Where are the stomata on cactus?
The stomate are located in the same place as other plants, leaf and stems. Their stomate are much smaller and sometimes sunken deeper into the surfaces to help keep water loss at a minimum. Also, the stomate on catus only open at night when it is cool outside.
Why are stomsta shut at night?
Stomata are shut at night to conserve water. When there is no light, plants cannot fix carbon dioxide. Stomata are usually open to allow entrance of carbon dioxide. A side effect is that water is lost from the leaves.There is an exception to this, however. CAM plants such as cacti and succulents open the stomata at night, store carbon dioxide as acids, and close them during the day to prevent dessication from harsh desert conditions.
What guard cells guard?
They are the pair of cells that surround the stomata (pores on the underside of leaves) They can change shape to open or close the stomata. Most plants open their stomata during the day (to allow co2 to enter for photosysthis) and close them at night. However cacti open their stomata during the night to reduce water loss, and have to use stored co2 for photosysthesis.
Why don't cacti dry out in the desert?
Cacti are able to store water in their stems during times of rain to use during periods of drought.
Why do some plants close their stomata at night?
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)
How do cacti live in areas where water is scarce?
Cacti are capable of storing water in their fleshy stems during times of rainfall. They then rely on this stored water during times of drought.
How do gases enter and leave plants?
In terrestrial plants, gas enters and leaves (termed "gas exchange") through cell-lined pores called "stomata." Stomata open and close in response to light and humidity, permitting oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor to enter and leave the plant. In most terrestrial plants, the stomata are located on the surface of the leaves, or in cacti, on the surface of the stems. In aquatic plants, gas exchange directly though the tissue surface.
What is the job of the stomata in photosynthesis?
Stomata open to let the leaves take in CO2 during process of photosynthesis, and allow oxygen to escape. They also allow water to escape, thus aiding sap transport. Some desert plants close their stomata during the heat of the day, and only open them at night. The CO2 they absorb during the night, they then store up, and allow photosynthesis to take place during the daylight. This is called C4 photosynthesis.
Would transpiration in cacti be high or low?
Low, so that there would be less moisture lost. Because of the fact that there is not an abundance of water in the desert environment, Cacti require low transpiration. They do this by having smaller amounts of stomata. I would double check on that using other resources, but it is a fairly simple concept. Cacti need to hold in more water than other plants so they have lower transpiration rates. :)
