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In Biology / Middle School | 2014-04-13

Which structural adaptation would help a plant survive better in a shady environment?

A. thorns
B. small leaves
C. large leaves
D. brightly colored flowers

Asked by sammylox

Answer (3)

large leaves because the larger the leaves are the easier it is for the plant to take in sunlight. plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis. photosynthesis is when a plant takes in sunlight and turns it into food for itself. plants are considered autotrophs because they can make their own food. hope I helped!:)

Answered by kittysoftpaws | 2024-06-24

C. Large Leaves. These enable the plant to absorb more of the scarce sunlight it recieves, so it can create enough nutrients for it to survive.

Answered by Laura221 | 2024-06-24

The best structural adaptation for a plant to survive in a shady environment is large leaves, as they increase the surface area to capture more sunlight for photosynthesis. Unlike other adaptations, large leaves are specifically designed to thrive in low-light conditions. Therefore, the correct answer is C. large leaves.
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Answered by kittysoftpaws | 2024-12-23