Which of the Following Adaptations Are Least Likely to Be

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adaptations are least likely to be found in plants that regularly experience dry, hot conditions?

• A) a thick cuticle on fleshy leaves
• B) plants that do not produce abscisic acid and have a short, thick taproot
• C) CAM plants that grow rapidly
• D) large, fleshy stems with the ability to carry out photosynthesis
• E) small, thick leaves with stomata on the lower surface

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