Multiple choice

Under what conditions are CAM plants adapted to survive in?

  1. low temperatures

  2. hot, dry climates

  3. excess water

  4. short day lengths

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B Correct answer
Explanation

CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants are adapted to hot, dry climates. They minimize water loss by keeping their stomata closed during the hot day and opening them at night to take in carbon dioxide.