A plant's ability to absorb carbon dioxide is reduced when:
A)water is plentiful.
B)temperatures are cold.
C)stomata are closed.
D)the epidermis is lacking.
E)mesophyll cells lack air spaces.

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Stomata are small pores on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the uptake of carbon dioxide. If the stomata are closed, the plant's ability to absorb carbon dioxide is reduced.

A Plant's Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Reduced When