If a Nonhalophyte and a Halophyte Are Both Placed in a Salty

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a nonhalophyte and a halophyte are both placed in a salty environment, the _______ will accumulate more sodium internally, because _______.

• A) halophyte; halophytes are adapted to saline environments
• B) halophyte; it requires sodium as a nutrient
• C) halophyte; as a succulent, it has more internal storage
• D) nonhalophyte; it cannot excrete sodium after absorption
• E) nonhalophyte; it requires sodium to create a negative water potential

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