CAM photosynthesis

CAM photosynthesis, or Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, is a process used by some plants, particularly in arid environments, to efficiently capture carbon dioxide (CO2). These plants open their stomata at night to take in CO2, reducing water loss during the hot daytime when stomata are closed. The captured CO2 is stored as an acid overnight and converted into sugars during the day using sunlight. This adaptation allows CAM plants, like succulents and cacti, to thrive in dry conditions where water conservation is crucial for survival.