Researchers note that a plant closes its stomata on a hot, dry, windy day. What statement describes the plant response to these conditions?
A)
The stomatal closings and the environmental conditions are unrelated for this plant.
B)
The stomatal closings and the environmental conditions are unrelated for
this plant.
Water loss and water stress is highest on hot, dry, windy days, so the plant
closes stomata to conserve water.
Hot, dry, windy days are not conducive to pollen spread, so the plant closes
its stomata to prevent pollination.
Photosynthesis is decreased on hot, dry, windy days, so the plant closes its
stomata to prevent carbon dioxide diffusion.
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D)