Question

plants that are ______ have lost their leaves and are preparing for the winter rest cycle.
a. emergent
b. defunct
c. dormant
d. nascent

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options:

• "Emergent" (a) refers to new growth, not winter rest.
• "Defunct" (b) means no longer existing, not applicable to plants' winter cycle.
• "Dormant" (c) describes a state of reduced activity, like plants losing leaves and resting in winter.
• "Nascent" (d) means just coming into existence, not related to winter preparation.

So the correct option is c as it matches the plant's winter rest cycle.

Answer:

c. dormant