If Mg²⁺ Is in Low Abundance in a Soil Where

question 175

Multiple Choice

If Mg²⁺ is in low abundance in a soil where a plant is growing, that plant can increase the absorption of Mg²⁺ by forming _______ to effectively expand its root system.

• A) root nodules
• B) mycorrhizae
• C) hairy roots
• D) crown galls
• E) trichomes

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