Question

some plants have sugar in their roots. how does this adaptation help with survival? (1 point)

• having the sugar under the ground keeps animals from finding and eating it.
• the sugar can help the plant survive by storing energy.
• the sugar is used to create new plants.
• the sugar attracts animals to eat the roots

Explanation:

Plants produce sugar via photosynthesis as an energy source. Storing sugar in roots allows the plant to access this stored energy during periods when photosynthesis is not possible (e.g., winter, drought, or when leaves are damaged). The other options are incorrect: underground sugar does not reliably deter all animals, sugar in roots is not primarily for creating new plants, and attracting animals to eat roots would harm survival.

Answer:

B. The sugar can help the plant survive by storing energy.