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How does CAM pathway help xerophytes?

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How does CAM pathway help xerophytes?

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  • Stomata open at night, when temperature is low and transpiration is low.
  • CO2 is fixed as organic acids and stored in vacuoles.
  • During the day, stomata stay closed and stored CO2 is used for photosynthesis.
  • This conserves water while allowing photosynthesis to continue.
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अध्याय 17: Organisms and Populations - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ९६२]

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अध्याय 17 Organisms and Populations
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