Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Growth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of growth rate in competition is FALSE?

A) Plants with a high growth rate often have an advantage over plants with a low growth rate.
B) Plants with a low growth rate may survive if they are able to photosynthesize at low light intensities.
C) Leaf arrangement, crown shape, and patterns of allocation of energy all affect growth rate.
D) A single combination of traits usually produces a competitor that is best in all environments.
E) Within a single community, different species may coexist because of adaptations to different microenvironments.