There are some areas, such as marshes, where oxygen is lower in the water. Plant roots that are in waterlogged soil that does not receive a lot of oxygen can undergo anaerobic respiration. Why does this adaptation help these plants survive?

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The plants can get oxygen from the air and convert it to energy
Plant roots will be able to use anaerobic respiration to break down glucose in the roots that was produced during photosynthesis
Plants roots can convert water to oxygen
Plants roots will be able to use aerobic respiration to break down glucose in the roots

Answer 1

The correct adaptation that helps these plants survive in waterlogged soil with low oxygen levels is:

Plant roots will be able to use anaerobic respiration to break down glucose in the roots that was produced during photosynthesis.

This is because anaerobic respiration allows the plants to generate energy without the need for oxygen, which is crucial when they are in environments like marshes where oxygen is limited. This process enables them to continue metabolizing sugars produced through photosynthesis, thereby supporting their survival and growth in challenging conditions.