Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 31, Problem 7RQ
What is the main water source for land plants?
- rain
- soil
biomolecules - essential nutrients
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