Question

stomata are tiny openings found in plant leaves. specialized cells known as guard cells surround the stomata and open and close the openings. when it is very hot, plants may close their stomata to prevent water loss. when plants close their stomata, what else is affected?

Answer 1

In many plants, when the outside temperature is warm and water evaporates more readily, plants close their stomata to prevent excessive water loss. Closing the stomata, however, can disrupt plant growth by preventing carbon dioxide from entering the leaves and thereby reducing photosynthesis.