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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of xerophytes to reduce water loss?
hairs on leaves
thick waxy cuticle
rolling or folding of leaves
large, broad leaves
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Which of the following structures in a typical leaf allow for the inward diffusion of carbon dioxide and outward diffusion of oxygen?
mesophyll cells
air spaces
stomata
vascular tissue
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Which of the following is true about the stomata in some xerophytes?
they are absent to prevent water loss
they are located on the upper surface of the leaf
they are always open to allow for maximum gas exchange
they are sunken in pits to reduce air circulation
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Which of the following is NOT a key adaptation of xerophytes to reduce water loss?
small, needle-like leaves
thick waxy cuticle
hairs on leaves
large air spaces within the leaf
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Which of the following is a function of the vascular tissue in a leaf?
to allow for gas exchange
to transport water and nutrients
to store water
to reduce water loss
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Which of the following is true about the cuticle on leaves?
it increases water loss through evaporation
it allows for gas exchange
it is absent in xerophytes
it is waterproof
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Which of the following is NOT a structure found in a typical leaf?
root hairs
stomata
air spaces
mesophyll cells
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Which of the following is a function of the mesophyll cells in a typical leaf?
to carry out photosynthesis
to transport water and nutrients
to reduce water loss
to allow for gas exchange with the atmosphere
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Which of the following is true about xerophytes?
they have adaptations to reduce water loss
they are adapted to living in wet environments
they have stomata on the upper surface of the leaf
they have large, broad leaves to maximise photosynthesis
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What is the term for the small pores on the underside of leaves that can open and close?
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