Spruces and Pines Both Have Needlelike Leaves, with the Adaptive

question 51

Multiple Choice

Spruces and pines both have needlelike leaves, with the adaptive advantage of ________.

• A) increased surface area, increasing photosynthesis
• B) increased surface area, increasing gas exchange
• C) decreased surface area, reducing gas exchange
• D) decreased surface area, reducing water loss

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