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The main substance plants, just like all organisms, need is glucose which they produce through photosynthesis and then release energy by respiration.

Others they need are nitrates to form proteins for growth, magnesium (and potassium) to make chloroplasts (keeps them green), phosphorus to make DNA

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Can a plant survive with just it's stem?

No, a plant cannot survive with just its stem as the stem alone does not have the necessary components to carry out photosynthesis and other essential functions. A plant requires leaves for photosynthesis, roots for water and nutrient absorption, and other parts for reproduction and growth.


What happens after you leave a plant and don't water it?

If a plant is left without water, it will start to wilt and its leaves may turn yellow and droop. Continued lack of water will lead to dehydration and eventually the plant may die. It is important to provide plants with the water they need to thrive and survive.


Why cant a typical small green plant from kingdom Plantae survive in a cool dark empty cave?

The small green plant from kingdom Plantae requires sunlight for photosynthesis to produce food. Without sunlight, the plant cannot generate energy, leading to its eventual death. Additionally, the cool temperature and lack of nutrients in the cave would further hinder the plant's ability to survive.


Is a bluebonnet plant autotrophic or heterotrophic?

A bluebonnet plant is autotrophic, meaning it can produce its own food through photosynthesis. It uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which provides the energy it needs to grow and survive.


What does a plant cell need to survive and grow?

A plant cell needs water, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients (such as minerals and sugars) to survive and grow. Water is crucial for maintaining the cell's structure and conducting essential processes, while sunlight is needed for photosynthesis, which produces energy for the cell. Carbon dioxide is used in photosynthesis, and nutrients provide the cell with essential building blocks for growth and repair.

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What does a plant get from water that it needs to survive?

the water helps it make food so it can survive


Are water and soil are all that a plant needs to survive?

no that is not all it needs sun light


Will a plant survive if planted in a glass vase?

No, a plant will not survive if planted in a glass vase because it needs soil for nutrients and proper drainage for water to thrive.


Can a Monstera plant survive solely in water?

Yes, a Monstera plant can survive in water for a period of time, but it is not recommended as a long-term solution as it may not provide all the nutrients the plant needs to thrive.


What makes a plant watered with milk die?

A plant can not survive with milk instead of water. The plant needs water to convert the oxygen to carbon dioxide.


Can a pitcher plant survive without sunlight?

No. It has green leaves and therefore needs sunlight for photosynthesis.


What happens when you plant a plant in space?

The answer is that the plant would die Because It has the sun light but it needs oxygen and soil which is its food source to survive! NP.... :D


How does sunllight affect plant growth?

Sunlight kickstarts photosynthesis, which is the plants way of making food. One needs food to survive, so in other words, no sunlight, no food, no life, no plant. A plant definatly needs sunlight to survive, so the less sunlight one plant has, the less healthy it will be until finally it dies off.


How could the abiotic resources that a plant needs to survive be important in the survival of a lizard?

thay both have to have water


What needs more water a rain forest plant or a desert plant?

you have answered your own question, a rain forest plant could not survive in the desert due to lack of water


Can a daffodil survive without water or food?

NO every plant needs water so it can make its own food


Can plant survive on orange juice rather than water?

It is not going to grow because it needs fresh water