Question

Read the following passage from the article:

Scientists have also long known that stomata take in carbon dioxide from the air. The plant combines the carbon dioxide with water drawn up from its roots and then uses sunlight to turn the two ingredients into nutrients that help it grow.
Why did the author include this information?


A.To explain the foundational knowledge upon which the plant research is based
B.To clarify that the plant research merely confirmed known facts about plant biology
C.To emphasize that some conditions are required to grow plants with sufficient nutrients
D.To illustrate the effects of climate change upon the ability of plants to grow

Answer 1

the answer i believe would be B

Step-by-step explanation:

To clarify that the plant research merely confirmed known facts about plant biology.