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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of xerophytes to reduce water loss?
hairs on leaves
large, broad leaves
thick waxy cuticle
rolling or folding of 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
stomata
air spaces
vascular tissue
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Which of the following is true about the stomata in some xerophytes?
they are always open to allow for maximum gas exchange
they are sunken in pits to reduce air circulation
they are located on the upper surface of the leaf
they are absent to prevent water loss
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Which of the following is NOT a key adaptation of xerophytes to reduce water loss?
hairs on leaves
thick waxy cuticle
small, needle-like 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 transport water and nutrients
to store water
to allow for gas exchange
to reduce water loss
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Which of the following is true about the cuticle on leaves?
it is absent in xerophytes
it is waterproof
it allows for gas exchange
it increases water loss through evaporation
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Which of the following is NOT a structure found in a typical leaf?
mesophyll cells
stomata
air spaces
root hairs
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Which of the following is a function of the mesophyll cells in a typical leaf?
to reduce water loss
to transport water and nutrients
to carry out photosynthesis
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 large, broad leaves to maximise photosynthesis
they have stomata on the upper surface of the leaf
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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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