9. Photosynthesis

Which photosynthetic pathway allows carbon dioxide to enter leaves only at night?

On hot days, what mechanism do C3, C4, and CAM plants use to reduce water loss?

When do short-day plants and long-day plants typically flower?

In C4 and CAM plants, carbon dioxide is fixed in the _____ of mesophyll cells.

Why do some plants, such as C4 and CAM plants, need to be specialized to survive in arid climates?

What is one adaptation of CAM plants that helps them conserve water?

Why are C4 plants able to photosynthesize with little to no apparent photorespiration?

Desert plants are most likely to have which adaptation to minimize water loss?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the initial carbon fixation step in C3 plants during photosynthesis?

In C3 plants, the conservation of water promotes _____.

Which adaptation is used by CAM plants to minimize transpiration?

Which statement is true about the CAM pathway in plants?

Do C4 and CAM plants also utilize the C3 (Calvin) cycle during photosynthesis?

In which type of environment are plants most likely to use a C4 pathway of carbon fixation?