Multiple choice

CAM photosynthesis ____________.

  1. is the same as C4 photosynthesis

  2. is an adaptation to cold environments in the southern hemisphere

  3. is prevalent in desert plants that close their stomata during the day

  4. occurs in plants that live in marshy areas

  5. stands for chloroplasts and mitochondria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CAM plants open their stomata at night to take in CO2, which is stored as organic acids, and close them during the day to conserve water in arid environments.

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