How does the boundary layer resistance affect the transpiration and photosynthesis compromise?
A thicker boundary layer increases transpiration and enhances CO2 diffusion.
A thicker boundary layer reduces transpiration but also limits CO2 diffusion to the leaf surface.
Boundary layer resistance has no impact on either transpiration or CO2 diffusion.
A thinner boundary layer reduces transpiration and limits CO2 diffusion.
Related Questions
The transpiration-photosynthesis compromise is most pronounced in which type of environment?
Cool and humid
Hot and humid
Hot and dry
Cool and dry
Which adaptation is LEAST likely to be found in plants adapted to arid environments?
Sunken stomata
Thick cuticle
Large, thin leaves
Succulence
On a hot, dry day, a plant is most likely to:
Open its stomata fully to maximize photosynthesis.
Partially close its stomata to conserve water, even though this reduces photosynthesis.
Completely close its stomata to prevent any water loss.
Increase its rate of photosynthesis to compensate for water loss.
The transpiration and photosynthesis compromise is primarily a balance between:
Oxygen production and CO2 uptake
Sugar production and water uptake
CO2 uptake and water loss
Light absorption and sugar production
A C4 plant exhibiting high stomatal conductance in response to elevated atmospheric CO2 experiences a sudden drop in CO2 levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely immediate consequence regarding the transpiration and photosynthesis compromise?
Increased transpiration and decreased photosynthetic rate
Decreased transpiration and increased photosynthetic rate
Decreased transpiration and decreased photosynthetic rate
No significant change in either transpiration or photosynthetic rate
How does the boundary layer resistance affect the transpiration and photosynthesis compromise?
A thicker boundary layer increases transpiration and enhances CO2 diffusion.
A thicker boundary layer reduces transpiration but also limits CO2 diffusion to the leaf surface.
Boundary layer resistance has no impact on either transpiration or CO2 diffusion.
A thinner boundary layer reduces transpiration and limits CO2 diffusion.
Under conditions of high temperature and low humidity, which factor MOST directly exacerbates the transpiration and photosynthesis compromise?
Decreased CO2 concentration
Increased vapor pressure deficit
Reduced soil water potential
Elevated atmospheric pressure
How do CAM plants minimize the transpiration-photosynthesis compromise?
By increasing the number of stomata on their leaves.
By opening stomata at night and storing CO2 for daytime use.
By having thicker leaves to store more water.
By performing photosynthesis only at night.
What role do stomata play in the transpiration and photosynthesis compromise?
They only allow CO2 intake for photosynthesis.
They only facilitate water loss through transpiration.
They regulate the exchange of gases, including CO2 intake and water vapor release.
They have no role in either transpiration or photosynthesis.
If a plant's stomata are completely closed, which of the following would be the most immediate consequence?
Increased transpiration
No CO2 uptake and cessation of photosynthesis
Increased water uptake by roots
Wilting of leaves
