An environmental scientist is studying a copper mine abandoned by early inhabitants of England.The soil at this site contains 1,000 times the normal levels of copper, which is much higher than most plants can tolerate; however, a wild relative of beets is found to flourish here.What is the least likely use for this beet plant?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Halophytes are plants that are adapted to grow in high-salt environments, which is not relevant to the high-copper soil at the mine site. The other choices are all potential uses for the beet plant. It could be studied to understand plant responses to toxins, used as an indicator plant for copper-rich sites, or cultivated for phytoremediation as a way to remove copper from contaminated soil. Additionally, the plant's ability to thrive in high copper levels may make it a good candidate for hyperaccumulation, where plants are used to extract and concentrate specific metals from soil.

An Environmental Scientist Is Studying a Copper Mine Abandoned by Early