In a CAM plant undergoing a prolonged drought, which physiological change would be MOST prominent in its leaves during the daytime?
Stomata open, and CO2 is directly fixed by RuBisCO.
Stomata remain closed, and malate is decarboxylated to release CO2.
Stomata partially open, and PEP carboxylase fixes atmospheric CO2.
Stomata remain closed, and the Calvin cycle ceases completely.
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Which tissue layer is responsible for the transport of organic materials synthesized in the leaf?
Xylem
Phloem
Palisade parenchyma
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