Which Statement Accurately Describes a Way Plants Allocate Carbon That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes a way plants allocate carbon that is not used in respiration?

• A) Plants allocate carbon as a defense against herbivory.
• B) Plants allocate almost all carbon to increasing photosynthetic tissue.
• C) Plants growing in areas with high plant density allocate a higher proportion of NPP to roots relative to leaves and stems.
• D) Plants growing in deserts allocate a lower proportion of NPP to roots relative to leaves and stems.

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