Which of the Following Adaptations Are LEAST Likely to Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

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

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