As temperatures rise, photorespiration activity ____, because gas exchange via the ____ is inhibited.

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As temperatures rise, plants close their stomata to reduce water loss. This reduction in gas exchange limits the availability of CO2 within the leaf, leading to an increase in photorespiration activity. The stomata are the pores on the leaf surface through which gas exchange occurs, not the grana or stroma, which are components of chloroplasts involved in photosynthesis.

As Temperatures Rise, Photorespiration Activity ____, Because Gas Exchange Via