Why does the plant invest so much energy in reproduction? A. reproduction is an

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Why does the plant invest so much energy in reproduction?

A. reproduction is an evolutionary artifact; plants no longer need to invest as much energy but they still have not lost that trait

B. if there are not enough photosynthetic organisms in a specified area photosynthesis is less efficient; new plants are needed to keep up the rates of photosynthesis

C. plants get too woody as they age and can't transport nutrients efficiently; they need to reproduce to counteract the ageing process

D. if old plants did not generate new plants when the old plants died the species would die

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Answer:

D. If old plants did not generate new plants when the old plants died the species would die.

Explanation:

Plant invest so much energy in reproduction because, in order for the species to continue to live on, they have to be able to successfully reproduce.

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