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C. by letting the leaves reach the top of the water so the plant can get sunlight.
The stem of a water lily supports the leaves and flowers, allowing them to access sunlight for photosynthesis.
Water lilies grow in ponds. Their roots grow in the sand and dirt at the bottom of ponds. Their leaves and flowers sit on the top of the water. Stems connect the roots to the leaves and flowers.
How does the stem of a water lily help the plant grow?
A.
by keeping the flowers out of the water so they cannot make seeds
B.
by taking in food from the water so the plant can eat
C.
by letting the leaves reach the top of the water so the plant can get sunlight
D.
by holding the roots up so that they do not get buried by sand and dirt
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