The figure shows plant growth responses to variation in availability of water. If this is an example of adaptive phenotypic plasticity, how would we expect the root-to-shoot ratio to be related to fitness? 
A) When water is scarce, plants with high root-to-shoot ratios have higher fitness.
B) When water is scarce, plants with low root-to-shoot ratios have higher fitness.
C) In all environments, plants with high root-to-shoot ratios have higher fitness.
D) In all environments, plants with low root-to-shoot ratios have higher fitness.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q31: The phenotypic plasticity that allows a copepod
Q32: Over the course of a day, a
Q33: Which of the following are phenotypically plastic
Q34: What form of dormancy do mammals use
Q35: What types of plants and animals are
Q37: Why is it beneficial for birds and
Q38: A specific location within the area where
Q39: During the course of two generations, monarch
Q40: Many Arctic animals accumulate fat as an
Q41: A forager that selects food type based
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents