Which photosynthetic adaptation helps desert plants reduce water loss during carbon fixation?
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Correct answer: Fixing CO2 at night into organic acids
CAM plants (e.g., desert succulents) open stomata at night to fix CO2 into organic acids such as malic acid, reducing water loss by keeping stomata closed during the hot day. The stored CO2 is then released internally for the Calvin cycle during the day.
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