Question

Xerophytes minimize water loss by _____. view available hint(s) xerophytes minimize water loss by _____. using the c3 pathway developing a casparian strip between their leaves and stem having leaves with a large surface-to-volume ratio reducing the thickness of the leaf cuticle using the cam pathway

Answer 1

Answer:

Use the CAM pathway

Explanation:

• Xerophytes are plants  that have adapted to arid climates. They have evolutionary developed adaptations to reduce the rate of transpiration so as to conserve water.
• Among the adaptations include; thick cuticle, small, thick leaves, reducing the surface area relative to the volume of the leaf, etc.
• Additionally, they use CAM pathway as an alternative photosynthetic pathway to minimize water loss.