Which Adaptation Would Not Be Useful for a Plant Growing

question 245

Multiple Choice

Which adaptation would not be useful for a plant growing with its roots submerged in salt water?

• A) Salt glands
• B) The ability to develop large negative water potential within root cells
• C) Reduced activity of transporters that move NaCl into the vacuole
• D) Accumulation of salt in the central vacuole
• E) Thickened cuticles

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