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9. How would a leaf be able to retain water in dry conditions using the guard cells?

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Stomatal pores in plants regulate the amount of water and solutes within them by opening and closing their guard cells using osmotic pressure. ... Over 95% of a plant's water loss occurs through the stoma via water vapor.

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