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gas exchange in plants
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Waxy cuticles prevent the heat from the sun
evaporating
water from the
thin
leaves.
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Xerophytic plants are adapted to reduce
water.
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The leaves of xerophytic plants are
curled
and reduce the
exposed
surface area,
waxy
cuticles,
sunken
stomata and
hairs
to trap
water
vapour.
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These adaptations reduce the
water potential
gradient.
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