Mangrove plants live in areas regularly flooded with salt water.Which of these is not a possible mechanism for controlling their salt balance?
A) The roots block salt uptake.
B) The succulent leaves contain large quantities of water that dilute salt that is absorbed.
C) Absorbed salt is secreted from special salt glands.
D) Modified roots emerge above the water level and help oxygen diffuse into the roots.
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