On a short-term basis, water loss in plants may be controlled by the

A. opening the Casparian strips in the roots.
B. closing of the stele in the roots.
C. bending of the petioles on the leaves.
D. opening of the stomata in the leaves to allow more carbon dioxide to enter.
E. closing of the stomata in the leaves to limit transpiration.


Answer: E

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