A plant hormone called abscisic acid helps plants become dormant during cooler months. Which plant structure also helps with the prevention of water loss and aids in gas exchange?

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A plant hormone called abscisic acid helps plants become dormant during cooler months. Which plant structure also helps with the prevention of water loss and aids in gas exchange?
1. chloroplasts
2. stoma
3, xylem
4. seed

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct answer is **2. stoma**. Stomata (singular: stoma) are small openings on the surfaces of leaves and stems that facilitate gas exchange (allowing carbon dioxide in and oxygen out) while also playing a crucial role in minimizing water loss through transpiration.

Victor · Answer

thanks!

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