Most Plants Acquire Their Minerals From_________

question 8

Multiple Choice

Most plants acquire their minerals from_________ .

• A)fertilizers
• B)detritus and the weathering of rock
• C)the precipitation of minerals from rainfall
• D)nutrients in rainfall and dust storms that transport minerals into a region

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Definitions:

Exophthalmia

A condition where the eyeballs protrude abnormally, often due to thyroid disease, causing a distinctive bulging of the eyes.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulation of metabolism, energy generation, and the growth and development of the body.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces a variety of hormones including corticosteroids and androgens.