BIOLOGY 12TH ED (LL) W/ CONNECT
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Chapter 37, Problem 3A
Which of the following would decrease nitrogen availability for a pea plant?
a. Inability of the plant to produce flavonoids
b. Formation of Nod factors
c. Presence of oxygen in the soil
d. Production of leghemoglobin
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Ch. 37.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 37.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.2 - Describe the goal of food fortification research.Ch. 37.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 37.4 - Prob. 1LO
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