CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants reduce photorespiration by:
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Correct answer: Opening their stomata at night to fix CO2 into organic acids
CAM plants, typically found in arid environments, open stomata at night to minimize water loss. They store CO2 as organic acids overnight and then release it for the Calvin Cycle during the day when the stomata are closed.
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