The Condition Known as Pubescence, Which Refers to the Presence

question 23

Multiple Choice

The condition known as pubescence, which refers to the presence of hair on the surface of leaves,

• A) is often found in plants that live in particularly humid climates.
• B) increases the effectiveness of convective heat loss.
• C) lowers the absorption of solar radiation by leaf structures.
• D) serves only as a deterrent to herbivory.

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