Plants take in carbon, hydrogen and oxygen mainly as which compounds?
APhosphates and potash
BCarbon dioxide and water
CAmmonia and methane
DNitrates and sulfates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carbon dioxide and water
1. The question asks about: Plants take in carbon, hydrogen and oxygen mainly as which compounds?
2. Correct answer: Carbon dioxide and water. Plants absorb carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from air and soil as carbon dioxide and water....
3. Why the others fail: Carbon dioxide and water supply C, H, O.
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