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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Biology

Belinda Hendricks

26 July, 19:17

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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Myers · Answer 1

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.

Malia Wilson · Answer 2

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

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.