What Would Happen to the Cells in a Leaf If

Multiple Choice

What would happen to the cells in a leaf if roots could NOT exert selective control over the uptake of dissolved minerals from the soil?

A) They would become enriched in mineral nutrients and attract herbivores.
B) Evaporation from the cell surfaces inside the leaf would stop and the leaf would overheat.
C) Sodium would accumulate in the shoot to the point that cells became damaged.
D) The roots would accumulate salts, causing the xylem to reverse flow and thereby drying out the cells in the leaf.