Which type of plant is most efficient at photosynthesis in hot, dry environments?
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Which type of plant is most efficient at photosynthesis in hot, dry environments?
C3 plants
C4 plants
CAM plants
All of the above
CAM plants are adapted to conserve water and are efficient in hot, dry environments.
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Q: Which type of plant is most efficient at photosynthesis in hot, dry environments?
Solution: CAM plants are adapted to conserve water and are efficient in hot, dry environments.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand what photosynthesis is - it's how plants make their food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Step 2: Learn about different types of plants and their adaptations to environments.
Step 3: Identify that some plants live in hot, dry places where water is scarce.
Step 4: Discover that CAM plants (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) are a special type of plant that can open their pores at night to take in carbon dioxide, reducing water loss.
Step 5: Conclude that CAM plants are the most efficient at photosynthesis in hot, dry environments because they conserve water while still being able to photosynthesize.
