What Adaptations Do Some Non-Succulent Plants Have That Minimize Water

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Multiple Choice

What adaptations do some non-succulent plants have that minimize water loss during photosynthesis? Select the TWO answers that are correct.

• A) They can close their stomata when the temperature gets too warm.
• B) Some can carry out photosynthesis without using water or carbon dioxide.
• C) Some have pigments that allow them to photosynthesize at night.
• D) Some use special enzymes to harvest carbon dioxide trapped in leaves with closed stomata.
• E) They can absorb carbon dioxide and water through their roots when their stomata are closed.

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