Several Studies Indicate That Environmental Conditions Dictate Plant Biomass Allocation;

question 14

Multiple Choice

Several studies indicate that environmental conditions dictate plant biomass allocation; plants grown in infertile soils will allocate more energy into ________ biomass.

• A) leaf
• B) stem
• C) root
• D) flower
• E) seed

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