[Campbell Biology P.854] According to the "KEY CONCEPTS" section of Chapter 37, which of the... | Practice Question

According to the "KEY CONCEPTS" section of Chapter 37, which of the following is not explicitly stated as a key concept?

  • A: Plant roots absorb many types of essential elements from the soil.
  • B: Soil contains a living, complex ecosystem.
  • C: Plant nutrition often involves relationships with other organisms.
  • D: Plants synthesize all necessary organic compounds internally.

Explanation

The "KEY CONCEPTS" section lists 37.1 Soil as a living, complex ecosystem , 37.2 Plant roots absorb essential elements , and 37.3 Plant nutrition involves relationships with other organisms . The statement about plants synthesizing all necessary organic compounds internally is not present in this section.