Question

Which of the following would be true when comparing plants in the desert and rainforest?

A. Plants in the desert would have an increased number of stomata compared to rainforest
plants.
B. Plants in the desert would have a decreased number of stomata compared to rainforest
plants.
C. Plants in the desert would have an increased number of mitochondria compared to
rainforest plants..
D. Plants in the desert would have a decreased number of stomata compared to rainforest plants

Answer 1

B) Plants in the desert would have a decreased number of stomata compared to rainforest plants.

Answer 2

Plants in the desert would have a decreased number of stomata compared to rainforest plants. This is because desert plants need to reduce their water loss and keep out the hot and dry winds