What is the advantage of having small, needlelike leaves?

A) increased transpiration rate
B) decreased transpiration rate
C) increased efficiency of light capture
D) decreased efficiency of light capture


B

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Mutations that affect SR proteins will have what kind of effect on gene expression?

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