Chapter 34 - Transport in Plants - 34.3 - Stomata Control the Loss of Water and the Uptake of CO2 - 34.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 744: 2

To efficiently reduce water loss and maximize the rate of photosynthesis, it is advantageous for a plant cell to open its stomata when there is more surrounding carbon dioxide and water. If a plant such as Arabidopsis is exposed to more carbon dioxide, it will grow leaves with fewer stomata because the plant will receive ample amounts of carbon dioxide while losing less water.

To efficiently reduce water loss and maximize the rate of photosynthesis, it is advantageous for a plant cell to open its stomata when there is more surrounding carbon dioxide and water. If a plant such as Arabidopsis is exposed to more carbon dioxide, it will grow leaves with fewer stomata because the plant will receive ample amounts of carbon dioxide while losing less water.