Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 33 - The Plant Body - 33.1 - The Plant Body Is Organized in a Distinctive Way - 33.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 719: 1

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The highly branched root systems of plants allow the organism to penetrate its surroundings in search of nutrients and water. Though a plant cannot move, its root are spread wide enough to gather enough material to fuel its growth.

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The highly branched root systems of plants allow the organism to penetrate its surroundings in search of nutrients and water. Though a plant cannot move, its root are spread wide enough to gather enough material to fuel its growth.
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