A Group of Scientists Is Developing a Computer Model of a "Virtual

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A group of scientists is developing a computer model of a "virtual plant root" to study the development of plant roots and their responses to changes in environmental factors.Currently they are studying the effects of different levels of soil moisture,nutrients,and salt.Later they will combine studies of root models with models of shoot and leaf function.These studies would likely be most useful in

• A) comparing root model function to actual root function.
• B) developing plants that can be computer-controlled.
• C) comparing root function to shoot and leaf functions.
• D) developing new drought-resistant crops.
• E) determining methods to increase rates of root nutrient uptake.

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