Leaf abscission:
A) occurs as a response to increased temperatures.
B) occurs as a response to dry conditions.
C) involves the formation of a tendril at the base of the petiole.
D) occurs year-round on deciduous plants.
E) does not occur in conifers.

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Leaf abscission is a process where leaves detach from a plant, often as a response to environmental stress such as dry conditions, to conserve water.

Leaf Abscission