Students place a plant in a dark, windowless closet for two days. Which of these will help the plant maintain homeostasis?

Question

losing all of its leaves

growing deeper roots

using stored sugars

decreasing stem size

Answer 1

To maintain homeostasis in a dark environment where it cannot perform photosynthesis, the plant would benefit from using stored sugars. This allows the plant to continue its metabolic processes and survive without new energy from light.

The other options (losing all of its leaves, growing deeper roots, and decreasing stem size) would not be as effective in helping the plant maintain homeostasis during this period of darkness. Using stored sugars provides the necessary energy for the plant to maintain its vital functions.