When a plant is not strong enough to support its own weight, what is most

likely the problem?

O

A. The plant is producing too many polysaccharides.

O

B. The plant needs more monosaccharides to add strength.

O

C. The plant does not have enough starch.

O

D. The plant is not producing enough cellulose.

Question

Kaila Cooley

Biology

28 May, 03:27

When a plant is not strong enough to support its own weight, what is most

likely the problem?

O

A. The plant is producing too many polysaccharides.

O

B. The plant needs more monosaccharides to add strength.

O

C. The plant does not have enough starch.

O

D. The plant is not producing enough cellulose.

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Answers (2)

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Lisa Daniel · Answer 1

its and d i just did this question in my apex test

Mike Jimenez · Answer 2

When a plant is not strong enough to support its own weight, the problem is the plant is not producing enough cellulose.

Option D

Explanation:

A plant is unable to support itself when it is not producing enough cellulose. Cellulose is a biochemical present in all living beings. In the case of plants, cellulose is a critical component that is required by plants for their strength. Cells of a plant are surrounded by cell walls which are made tough due to the presence of cellulose in them.

Hence, the different parts of a plant such as a stem, branches, leaves, etc, are strong in nature. When the amount of cellulose in a plant is less than it should be, the plant fails to support itself and starts bending.

When a plant is not strong enough to support its own weight, what is mostlikely the problem?OA. The plant is producing too many polysaccharides.OB. The plant needs more monosaccharides to add strength.OC. The plant does not have enough starch.OD. The plant is not producing enough cellulose.