Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Root

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the root of a plant?

• A)Anchor the plant
• B)Produce energy that the plant can use to carry out metabolism
• C)Absorb water
• D)Absorb mineral nutrients for the plant
• E)Form beneficial relationships with microorganisms, thereby increasing the plant's ability to obtain nutrients

---

Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Refers to the cost advantage experienced by an entity due to expansion in production, leading to lower per-unit costs.

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where production costs per unit increase as the scale of operation or output increases.

Output

In economics, the amount of goods or services produced by a business, industry, or economy.