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What impact, if any, do you predict elevated $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ levels will have on the number of stomata in leaves, and on the transpiration rate?
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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange. They are crucial for the process of photosynthesis, where plants absorb $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose and oxygen. Show more…
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