The leaves of plants have many specialized structures. Which statement explains the importance of the stomata and guard cells for the plant? o They protect the plant from pests
o They are involved in plant reproduction
They work together to regulate water loss and gas exchange.
o They regulate the amount of water that enters the plant for cellular respiration

The lake of the ozarks is a human-made lake, so it collects runoff from coal strip-mining, fertilizers, resort wastewaters, and septic drainages. the average lake temperature is between 10∘c and 21∘c. consider the physical requirements for growth and multiplication that would allow fecal coliforms to “blossom” in the lake of the ozarks. which of the following would accurately describe these organisms? check all that apply. psychrophiles facultative halophiles extremophiles mesophiles hyperthermophiles