A scientist looking for soil high in cadmium would most likely be successful by locating plants that _______ cadmium.

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Plants that hyperaccumulate cadmium are able to absorb and store high levels of cadmium in their tissues. Therefore, a scientist looking for soil high in cadmium would have the best success by locating these types of plants. Options A, B, and E are unlikely to lead to soil high in cadmium as they involve plants actively expelling, secreting, or avoiding cadmium. Option C, chelating cadmium, could potentially lead to higher concentrations of cadmium in plants, but this would still not be as effective as locating plants that hyperaccumulate cadmium.

A Scientist Looking for Soil High in Cadmium Would Most