Why does the plant invest so much energy in reproduction? A. reproduction is an
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Question
Why does the plant invest so much energy in reproduction?
A. reproduction is an evolutionary artifact; plants no longer need to invest as much energy but they still have not lost that trait
B. if there are not enough photosynthetic organisms in a specified area photosynthesis is less efficient; new plants are needed to keep up the rates of photosynthesis
C. plants get too woody as they age and can't transport nutrients efficiently; they need to reproduce to counteract the ageing process
D. if old plants did not generate new plants when the old plants died the species would die
Explanation / Answer
Answer:
D. If old plants did not generate new plants when the old plants died the species would die.
Explanation:
Plant invest so much energy in reproduction because, in order for the species to continue to live on, they have to be able to successfully reproduce.