Which plant(s) are adapted to hot, dry desert environments?
A)C3 plants only
B)C3 and C4 plants
C)plants that fix carbon only by the Calvin-Benson cycle
D)CAM plants
E)plants that are adapted to maximize photorespiration

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CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants are adapted to hot, dry desert environments. They open their stomata at night when it is cooler and less humid, and then close them during the day to conserve water. This allows them to store carbon dioxide as an organic acid at night and then use it to carry out photosynthesis during the day. This adaptation helps them conserve water while still being able to produce energy through photosynthesis.

Which Plant(s) Are Adapted to Hot, Dry Desert Environments