Chapter 5.4 Flashcards
Openings in leaves for entrance of gases
Stomata
regulate stomata openings
Guard cells
Carbon dioxide enters the leaves of land plants through tiny openings called _______.
Stomata
Stomatal openings are surrounded by two kidney bean-shaped cells called
Guard cells
movement of water through a plant’s stomata
Transpiration
When the guard cells are compressed against each other, the _______ ____ _____.
Stomata are closed
When the guard cells change shape to create a gap between them, the _____ _____ _______.
Stomata are open
plenty of carbon dioxide, loss of water
Stomata open
Conserves water, limits photosynthesis
Stomata closed
_____ _______ can lower the rate of photosynthesis.
Higher Temperatures
Series of reactions that counteract photosynthesis.
Photorespiration
_______ ________ limit carbon dioxide levels.
closed stomata
________ is used instead of carbon dioxide to react with RuBP.
Oxygen
________ will release carbon dioxide instead of oxygen.
Plants
Most plants are _____ plants.
C3