Leaf __________ in the Fall Is an Adaptation for Flowering

question 15

Multiple Choice

Leaf __________ in the fall is an adaptation for flowering plants to survive harsh winters in temperate climates.

• A) desiccation
• B) photosynthesis
• C) abscission
• D) growth
• E) production

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