In a desert plant, carbon dioxide is taken in at night and stored as an intermediate, which is later used during the day for carbohydrate synthesis. What advantage does this adaptation give the plant in its environment?
Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM
Options
- (A) It reduces water loss by opening the stomata in the relatively cool night
- (B) It eliminates the need for chlorophyll
- (C) It increases the rate of photosynthesis during the day
- (D) It facilitates carbohydrate synthesis only at night
Verified Answer
Option (A): It reduces water loss by opening the stomata in the relatively cool night
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