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Which of the options below correctly describes how harm to a plants roots would directly affect the plant. (1 point)
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Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to transport glucose.
Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to transport glucose.

Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to grow flowers.
Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to grow flowers.

Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to absorb water.
Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to absorb water.

Harm to the roots would affect the plants ability to photosynthesize.

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The option that correctly describes how harm to a plant's roots would directly affect the plant is:

**Harm to the plants roots would affect the plants ability to absorb water.**

Roots are primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil, and any damage to them would hinder this vital function. While the other options may be indirectly affected by root harm, the ability to absorb water is the most direct consequence.

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