
Which plant commonly uses CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) photosynthesis to reduce daytime water loss?
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Options:
- Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
- Maize (Zea mays)
- Soybean (Glycine max)
- Oak (Quercus spp.)
Correct answer: Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
Explanation: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) employs CAM photosynthesis, opening stomata at night to fix CO2 as organic acids; many succulents use CAM to conserve water in arid conditions.
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