Which of the following structural features of plants would not be expected to reduce transpiration?

A) thick cuticle on leaves and stems
B) abundant epidermal hairs on leaves and stems
C) sunken stomata
D) stomata on upper and lower surfaces of the leaves
E) reduced leaf size


Answer: D

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