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Unlike C3 plants, they keep fixing carbon dioxide even when the concentration of carbon dioxide in the leaf is low. In addition, they do not need to open their stomates all the time to get enough carbon dioxide, thus minimizing the water loss during the process which is not the case in most C3 plants. Hence C4 plants are more water efficient keeping them more adaptable in hot environment. (Above image isn't C4 plant it is CAM plant similar to C4 which is adaptable to hot environment yet different type of photosynthesis)
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∙ 11y agoyes, because c4 plants have adapted to allow the light dependent and independent reactions happen in 2 different cells. this allows for a constant flow of CO2 to the Calvin cycle which eliminates the chance for photorespiration. in temprature of 15-25 c3 plants lose about 20% of the fixated carbon to photorespiration, which is more efficient because in order for c4 plants to be able to keep the reactions in different cells they must expend large amounts of ATP. thus in a situation where a c3 plant loses only about 20% of its fixated carbon it is more efficient because it does not spend any energy keeping the reactions separate IN SHORT, C4 PLANTS ARE BETTER IN HIGH TEMPERATURES BECAUSE PHOTORESPIRATION DOES NOT HAPPEN AND THEY DO NOT LOSE ANY FIXATED CARBONS.
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∙ 12y agobecause leafs of these plants have kranz anatomy.
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Why don't detergents work well at higher temperatures?
Because enzymes denature/change shape at high temperatures and detergents contain enzymes.
Why do high temperatures have a higher absorbance than ethanol?
Ethanol is known to have a lower absorbance, in comparison to high temperatures, and this is base on ethanol chemical structure.
How do latitude and altitude affect organisms that live in a biome?
Both affect the climate of a biome, and therefore determine how the organisms living there will have adapted to their environment. For example: In the extreme northern latitudes, temperatures are much lower and animals who live there have adapted to survive. Altitude has a similar effect, all things being equal, the higher the elevation, the colder it is. Another thing to consider, is that less oxygen is available to organisms living at very high altitudes, and they have adapted to survive in these conditions.
Why wheat is a C3 plant?
Wheat has evolved as a C3 plant because it naturally occurs in temperate regions of the world, where the temperature is mild. In areas of the world where the temperature is high, plants with metabolisms such as C4 and CAM begin to dominate, as C3 plants are less energy efficient at high temperatures. This is because rubisco, the key protein in fixing carbon dioxide in C3 plants, is induced to dissipate the products of photosynthesis by high temperatures (a process known as photorespiration). This is a wasteful procedure that can lead to net loss of carbon from the plant. However, as C4 and CAM mechanisms for carbon dioxide fixation also require more energy, C3 plants dominate in temperate regions (and make up the majority of plant life on Earth).
Why are high temperatures not suitable for anaerobic fermentation?
Temperatures in excess of 40oC will denature the enzymes (proteins) in the yeast, which makes them inactive.
How do monera adapt to their environment?
Monerans are chemoautotrophs. Methanogens and Sulfur Reducers have adapted to withstand extreme heat, Halophiles have adapted to high salt concentrations and alkaline environments, Thermoacidophiles have adapted to both high temperatures and acidic environments.
Why won't the tomatoes plants flower?
High temperatures is the flower killer for tomato plants. If you live in the south where temperatures hover in 90's for any extend length of time, you will want to plant a tomato plant that is breed for high heat.
At what elevation does low desert end and high desert start?
High desert is 5000 feet and above. There is also a difference in the flora and fauna. Since the high deserts usually experiences lower temperatures and stay colder longer the plants have adapted to a shorter growing season. Low desert can also have elevations below sea level.
Who invented the rainforest?
Rainforest are not an invention. They are an adaptation.One does not invent a type of forest. There are specific types of plants animals and insects that are adapted to live in the high rainfall and moderate to warm temperatures of some areas. These together make a rainforest. The life in a rainforest is varied and rich because there are few restrictions: plenty of water, plenty of nutrients and moderate temperatures.
Can sunlight be a limiting factor for plants?
not under normal temperatures; sunlight is harmful when the temperature is high
Why are heat engines intentionally run at high operating temperatures?
better thermal efficiency.
Is ford part synthetic oil better than regular?
Synthetic is better at very low and very high temperatures.
How has the vampire bat adapted to its environment?
Well...........I dont know?
Do fish breed in warm waters due to high temperatures or due to the presence of plankton and other sea-plants there?
Yes
What is high temperatures?
th normal summer high temperatures are 105.
Why don't detergents work well at higher temperatures?
Because enzymes denature/change shape at high temperatures and detergents contain enzymes.
When temperatures are too high?
When temperatures are high it causes the environment to heat up.
