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 35 - Plant Nutrition - 35.2 - Plants Acquire Nutrients from the Soil - 35.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 753: 2

Answer

Plants can grow toward nutrients in the soil. They do this by orienting their leaves and stems to maximize exposure to light and air, which ultimately maximizes opportunities for photosynthesis.

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Plants can grow toward nutrients in the soil. They do this by orienting their leaves and stems to maximize exposure to light and air, which ultimately maximizes opportunities for photosynthesis.
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