Formative Practice 2.2 (Form 5 Biology Textbook Exercise and Answer)


Question 1:
State the differences of gaseous exchange in plants during respiration and photosynthesis.

Answer:
Respiration – Oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released
Photosynthesis – Carbon dioxide is absorbed and oxygen is released


Question 2:
How does humidity in the surroundings affect the size of the stomatal opening?

Answer:
The humid surroundings causes the size of the stoma to become larger. The excess water vapour in the air reduces the loss of water from the leaf.


Question 3:
The stomatal distribution on the lower leaf surface is more packed as compared to the upper leaf surface. Justify.

Answer:
The stomatal distribution is more packed on the lower leaf surface because the lower leaf is not expose directly to the sunlight. This can prevent excessive loss of water.


Question 4:
What is the importance of stomatal closure when the plant lacks water?

Answer:
To prevent excessive loss of water through transpiration.

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