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Most types of photosynthesis (C3 & C4) occur only during the day, however plants that use CAM photosynthesis open their stomata during the night to take in the gases essential for photosynthesis withoug losing the water in the cells. They then use the CO2 to produce glucose throughout the day.

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What controls the change in leaves from night to day?

The change in leaves from night to day is primarily driven by light. During the day, photosynthesis occurs where leaves absorb sunlight to produce energy for the plant. At night, photosynthesis stops and leaves respire, breaking down sugars to provide energy for cellular processes.


Which plants release oxygen at night?

There are no plants that release oxygen at night. Plants only release oxygen during the day through the process of photosynthesis.


What is the purpose of a two-step photosynthesis process in which carbon dioxide is collected at night and then processed by day?

This process, called CAM photosynthesis, allows plants to conserve water by collecting carbon dioxide at night when temperatures are lower and stomata can remain closed. The stored carbon dioxide is then used during the day for photosynthesis when sunlight is available. CAM photosynthesis is common in plants adapted to arid climates where water availability is limited.


Why are a plant's stomata generally open during the day and closed at night?

A plant's stomata are generally open during the day to allow for the exchange of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen needed for photosynthesis. They are closed at night to prevent water loss through transpiration when photosynthesis is not occurring.


Do plants breathe at night and if so, how does this process differ from their respiration during the day?

Yes, plants do breathe at night through a process called respiration. However, this process differs from their respiration during the day because at night, plants do not undergo photosynthesis, so they rely solely on respiration to obtain energy. During the day, plants use photosynthesis to produce energy from sunlight, in addition to respiration.

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Does photosynthesis happen in the night or day?

day


Does phtosynthesis happen at night?

No, because for Photosynthesis to happen it needs light to give it energy for it to happen, and at night there is nolight.


Does respiration only happen at night for plants?

No, respiration in plants occurs both day and night. During the day, plants undergo both photosynthesis and respiration. Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, while respiration breaks down glucose to release energy for the plant. At night, when there is no sunlight for photosynthesis, plants rely solely on respiration to generate energy.


Did the Boston massacre happen at night?

No, in the day.


Does night and day affect cellular respiration in a plant?

No, respiration is continuous. Photosynthesis stops at night, as it is light dependent.


Why cactus do photosynthesis in night not in day?

Some cactus flower at night as they are pollinated by moths and other nightflying insects.


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


Do plants absorb more carbon dioxide at day or night?

The photosynthesis process that occurs at night is called the light-independent reaction, or the calvin cycle. It is a process that utilizes the materials created in the light dependent reaction, ( the process that requires light) and CO2 to produce carbohydrates and oxygen.


What relationship between photosynthesis and photo respiration?

Photosynthesis is the process of turning carbon dioxide and water (using light) into energy and oxygen. This process happen in autotrophic cells during the day. At night they go through respiration where they turn oxygen into carbon dioxide.


What will happen to the amount of carbon dioxide buring nightime?

The carbon dioxide produced during respiration during day time is used up for photosynthesis. However during night, the rate of respiration exceeds the rate of photosynthesis due to unavailability of adequate sunlight.


What controls the change in leaves from night to day?

The change in leaves from night to day is primarily driven by light. During the day, photosynthesis occurs where leaves absorb sunlight to produce energy for the plant. At night, photosynthesis stops and leaves respire, breaking down sugars to provide energy for cellular processes.


Can photosynthesis happen during nighttime?

yes,there are two reactions the light dependent and the light independent.pen the light independent is the reaction where the photosynthesis happen nighttime.