Which of the following statements is true?
A. A plant's genetic traits have little influence on its nutrient contents.
B. Regardless of a farm's production methods, the crops grown on that farm and other farms within a 10-mile radius will have the same nutritional value.
C. Growing conditions, such as the use of fertilizers, can influence the amount of nutrients in crops.
D. In general, the age of a plant when it is harvested does not affect its nutrient contents.
Answer: C
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