Campbell Biology Plus Masteringbiology
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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Chapter 37.3, Problem 4CC
WHAT IF? → A peanut farmer finds that the older leaves of his plants are turning yellow following a long period of wet weather. Suggest a reason why.
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