Which of the following statements about plants grown in hydroponic culture is true?  

A.  They no longer need to transport water through their xylem.
B.  They cannot be used for commercial purposes.
C.  They rarely get enough micronutrients.
D.  They are unable to photosynthesize.
E.  They are suspended with their roots in a nutrient solution.


E.  They are suspended with their roots in a nutrient solution.

In hydroponic cultures, plants are grown with their roots suspended in aerated water containing nutrients.

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