Increasing the Number of Stomata Per Unit Surface Area of a Leaf

question 60

Multiple Choice

Increasing the number of stomata per unit surface area of a leaf when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels decline is most analogous to a human ________.

• A) breathing faster as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase
• B) putting more red blood cells into circulation when oxygen availability declines at high elevations
• C) breathing more slowly as atmospheric oxygen levels increase
• D) increasing the volume of its lungs when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase

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Definitions:

Gustation

The sense of taste or the act of tasting.

Audition

The sense or act of hearing.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sense that detects airborne molecules and contributes to taste and environmental awareness.

Cochlear Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the ear; they are essential for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.