Question

use the information in the table below to answer the question. which statement best explains why the new plant type shows slower growth than the normal plant? the new plant has fewer leaves, so it absorbs more sunlight and produces more glucose. the new plant produces less sugar, which limits the energy available for growth and leaf development. the new plant produces the same amount of sugar as the normal plant but uses it more quickly.

Explanation:

The table shows the new plant type has half as much sugar as the normal plant. Sugar is the energy source for growth; less sugar limits energy for growth and leaf development. The first option is incorrect because fewer leaves mean less sunlight absorption, not more. The third option is incorrect because the table states the new plant has half the sugar, not the same amount.

Answer:

The new plant produces less sugar, which limits the energy available for growth and leaf development.