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upper
epidermis
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palisade
mesophyll
spongy
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epidermis
stoma
g uard cells
Stomata are tiny openings found in plant leaves. Specialized cells known as guard cells surround the stomata and open and close
the openings. When it is very hot, plants may close their stomata to prevent water loss. When plants close their stomata, what else
is affected?
Plants cannot take in the carbon dioxide they need for photosynthesis.
Plants cannot take in the sunlight they need for photosynthesis.
Plants cannot release glucose made in photosynthesis.
D)
Plants cannot take in water from the air.