Question

a plant had a successful summer with plenty of sunlight. as winter approaches, which stored resource will be most critical for its survival until spring? the starch stored in its roots from the extra glucose made during the summer. the cellulose that makes its cell walls strong and tall. the glucose being produced through cellular respiration. the energy used to grow new leaves during the fall.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Starch is a storage form of glucose. Plants store starch (made from glucose) in roots. This stored starch can be broken down into glucose when needed (like during winter when photosynthesis is reduced) to provide energy for survival until spring.
• Cellulose is a structural component (makes cell walls strong) and not directly related to energy storage for winter survival.
• Glucose produced daily through photosynthesis is mainly used for immediate needs like cellular respiration (not stored in large amounts for long - term winter survival in the context of the question).
• Energy used to grow new leaves during fall is a one - time use (for growth before winter dormancy) and not for long - term survival until spring.

Answer:

The starch stored in its roots from the extra glucose made during the summer.