Which of the Following Is Considered a Plant Adaptation to Low-Nutrient

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a plant adaptation to low-nutrient environments?

• A)faster growth rate
• B)decreased root production
• C)increased leaf longevity
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Cultural Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients, often due to runoff from the land, leading to excessive growth of algae and decline in water quality.

Algae Blooms

Rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in water systems, often resulting in discoloration of waters and causing negative ecological effects.

Anaerobic Bacteria

Microorganisms that thrive in environments lacking oxygen and can break down substances in the absence of air, often used in waste treatment processes.

Phosphorus

A chemical element essential for life, involved in numerous cellular processes and a critical component of DNA and bone mineral.