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Relative to shoots, the roots can be very massive in plants of:

Correct answer: A. Deserts

  • A. Deserts
  • B. Lakes and ponds
  • C. Mixed temperate forests
  • D. Mixed tropical forests

Explanation

Desert plants commonly develop root systems much larger than their shoots to obtain scarce and widely dispersed water. Plants in lakes, ponds and humid forests generally face less need for such extensive roots.

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