Most Scientists Agree That Climate Change Is Underway; Thus, It

question 58

Multiple Choice

Most scientists agree that climate change is underway; thus, it is important to know how plants respond to heat stress. Which of the following would be a useful line of inquiry to try and improve plant response and survival to heat stress?

• A) the production of heat-stable carbohydrates
• B) increased production of heat-shock proteins
• C) the opening of stomata to increase evaporational heat loss
• D) protoplast fusion experiments with xerophytic plants

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