Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Growth

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of growth rate in competition is FALSE?

• A)Plants with a high growth rate often have an advantage over plants with a low growth rate.
• B)Plants with a low growth rate may survive if they are able to photosynthesize at low light intensities.
• C)Leaf arrangement, crown shape, and patterns of allocation of energy all affect growth rate.
• D)A single combination of traits usually produces a competitor that is best in all environments.
• E)Within a single community, different species may coexist because of adaptations to different microenvironments.

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