What is the advantage of having small, needlelike leaves? A. increased transpiration rate B. decreased transpiration rate C. increased efficiency of light capture D. decreased efficiency of light capture



Answer :

The answer is (B) decreased transpiration rate

Needles are adapted to the taiga environment. Needles lose less water and shed snow more easily than broad leaves.

  • The advantage of having small, needle-like leaves is for a plant to conserve its internal moisture level in a dry environment.
  • In the dry climate of a desert, you’re going to see needles instead of leaves, since the plant needs to keep its internal moisture level high enough to survive and reproduce.
  • In order to hold more moisture and lessen wind resistance, conifers grow needle-like leaves.
  • Pine needles contain antioxidants.

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