what type of transpiration is possible in the xerophyte opuntia? a. stomatal b. lenticular c. cuticular d. all the above
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Stomatal transpiration will occurs bcoz it follows Crussulacean Acid metabolism (CAM). CAM plants stomata open in night time and closed in day time to prevent water loss mostly in desert plants. Eg. Pineapple. Crussulacean means xerophyte
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Stomatal transpiration is possible in the xerophyte opuntia.
Option (a).
Explanation:
- The plant species are adapted to live in dry areas like deserts.
- The unique characteristics of Xerophytes are thick cuticle, waxy leaf coat, low stomata density, etc,. Opuntia belongs to the cactus family.
- Transpiration is the process in which the water content in the plants is lost. Transpiration types include stomatal transpiration, lenticular transpiration, and cuticular transpiration.
- Transpiration that occurs through the stomata of the leaves is called stomatal transpiration.
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