Why is it beneficial to plants that soil particles have negatively-charged surfaces?

A. Negatively-charged ions are pushed towards the roots.
B. Toxic metals are trapped and kept away from the plants.
C. It helps maintain the water potential of the soil.
D. They capture negatively-charged ions.
E. They attract positively-charged ions and prevent them from being washed deep into the soil.


Answer: E

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