A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q291 Mark
Which feature of some xerophytic leaves reduces the rate of transpiration by decreasing the water potential gradient between the internal leaf surface and the atmosphere?
Athick waxy cuticle on the upper surface of the leaf
Bleaves reduced to spines with a small surface area to volume ratio
Cstomata located in sunken pits on the leaf surface
Delongated leaves that are swollen storing large amounts of water
✓ Correct answer
C: stomata located in sunken pits on the leaf surface
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